Housekeeper / Janitorial Staff, Building Department - Houston Museum of Natural Science

• Maintain public spaces including entries, walkways, exhibit galleries, elevators, stairwells, and retail spaces.
• Maintain staff work areas, offices, and other spaces not open to the public.
• Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, waxing, and buffing.
• Clean restroom facilities.
• Sanitize handrails, doorknobs, and other fixtures routinely touched by visitors.
• Collect trash and recycling from bins and place them in the dumpster.
• Dust and polish exhibit cases.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs.
• Restock consumable supplies in restrooms and supply closets.
• Inspect public spaces to ensure they meet cleanliness standards.
• Participate in occasional projects for other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Visually observant with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of performing repetitive activities and adjusting to interruptions and change.
• Comfortable working as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Understand and implement oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• High level of integrity.

• Fluent in speaking and writing English or Spanish.
• High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 30-40 pounds.
• Able to expend physical energy for long periods.
• Use two-way radio to communicate with other museum staff members.
• Perform physical work involving standing, stooping, and lifting.
• Comfortable using cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Have reliable transportation for regular and after-hour shifts.
• Arrive to work on time.
• Proven record of reliable punctuality and attendance.
• Willing and available to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends, and holidays.
• Work overtime hours as required.
• Work varied shifts (flexible schedule) as assigned with regularly assigned days off.
• Work weekend, after-hour, overnight, special-event, and holiday shifts as needed.
• Comply with the museum’s COVID-19 protocols.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance offered to full-time employees following 60 day waiting period.
• For staff who enroll in the medical plan, Wondr Health (a digital weight loss program) is offered at no cost to eligible employees, spouses, and covered dependents over the age of 18.
• 401K plan enrollment is available to eligible employees who complete one year of service
• Access to Teledoc and MyStrength mental health platforms following the introductory waiting period.
• Free individual-level HMNS membership.
• Free admission to museum exhibit halls, Butterfly Center, Planetarium, Giant Screen Theater, and satellite facilities.
• Discounted programming including museum summer camp.
• Free staff parking.
• Predominately daytime hours (some evenings may be required).

• Online - www.hmns.org/appform
• Hard Copy - Print www.hmns.org/appformprintable, complete and mail to: HMNS, c/o HR, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030; or drop off in person at the Museum Service desk

• En línea -  www.hmns.org/appformESP
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The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.