Environmental Service Worker

Environmental Service WorkerThe Environmental Service Worker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the museum building and main offices and their surrounding grounds. Their duties include vacuuming floors, sanitizing restrooms and facilities, and collecting trash to ensure the building occupants have a clean space and environment. Applicants should have experience doing maintenance work and a sound knowledge of general cleaning methodologies of a museum and office spaces.
As a member of the Building Operations department, the Environmental Service Worker cleans and maintains assigned areas to meet customers and client satisfaction. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by requirements and business needs. This is a full-time position reporting to the Associate Director of Building Operations. This role also requires the ability to work independently, and on some weekends and during evening events as assigned as assigned, while unsupervised, and working alone when necessary.
The work schedule will be 8 hours daily five days per week between the days of Mondays through Sundays, with a total of thirty-five (35) hours plus one hour of lunch. Approved OT is paid after working 40-hours straight within a week and as approved by direct supervisor or their next-up supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:Emptying trash cans and replacing linersDusting all surfacesUsing equipment, commercial vacuums, floor buffers, and carpetsCleaning galleries and art spaces as needed.
Polish terrazzo floors and scrub concrete floors as neededCleaning and disinfecting restrooms, offices, stairs, elevators, handrails, countertops, and furnitureCleaning wood, linoleum, ceramic tile, and other types of floorsCollecting and taking out trash and recyclingSweep and mopPerform seasonal snow removal and hose down sidewalks plus water gardenCourier between nearby sitesChange bulbsOrganizing inventoryPolish hardwareEmpty shredder machineEscort vendors as necessary throughout the museum building and main officesSanitize all surfaces to include phones, wall switches, door handles, and desksWipe and disinfect partitions, walls, doorknobsWipe and clean desks, chairs, lounge furniture, PC monitors, and phonesClean windows and glass as neededWipe mirrors and restrooms stallsAssist with completing task requests and in working together with EngineeringAssemble furnitureKeep all kitchen appliances clean (i.e., fridge, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, chilled water machine, etc.)Assist with events requests and set-up plus breakdownInstall floor protection throughout museum floors during installation/de-installation of artwork projects, and during work inside galleries and project spaced by outside vendorsPerform moves using U-Haul trucks as necessary (only authorized/licensed drivers are to manage any vehicle)Respond to after-hours calls for serviceTravel via MTA to other facilities to perform cleaning, delivery of stock items, etc.
Participate in fire drills and as a fire brigade member evacuate museum goers and office staff/visitorsAble to lift fifty pounds or morePercent travel required: > 25%Skills and

Qualifications:
Prior knowledge of working in a museum institution a plus but not necessaryAvailable to work weekends and flexibleResponsible for carrying a work phone, keycards, and access fobsWork autonomously and within a teamAssist in cleaning projects as requiredAssist in small office moves using rented trucksAble to use local mass transportation to work at other sites within the Harlem, NY area (bus/train traveling is less than three miles apart). Reimbursement provided.
A valid NY State driver's license a plus but not necessary.
Education and

Experience:
A high school diploma or a GED is required for this positionAble to read and write and understand policy manualsBasic computer skills are a plusPhysical Demands:Carry office supplies such as copier paper, office furniture, five-gallon water bottles, and other items weighing up to 50 lbs. This position will require walking up and down flight of stairs on a regular basis. Working outdoors on a terrace or rooftop during wintry weather months in removing snow, debris, cleaning roof gutters, etc.
Work Environment:This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of federal wage and hour law, which means that you will be eligible for overtime pay for hours in excess of 40 in a given workweek.
Fast-paced environment with varying levels of guests and employees present.
Building Accessibility – office locations are wheelchair accessible, with elevators in the building. Other accessibility accommodations can be further discussed.
Compensation:$22 an hourA competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement account, and substantial vacation time.
Application Instructions:Please upload your resume and a cover letter to your application. No phone calls or emails, please.
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