About Kidzeum: Kidzeum is a children’s museum in the heart of the historic downtown Springfield, IL. This unique educational and entertainment facility has a mission to serve as a place of learning and discovery through play for children of ALL abilities. Kidzeum is committed to nurturing health and wellness, promoting science education, and to developing environmental and global awareness through innovative programs and exhibits. Learn more at www.kidzeum.org.

Position Description: Kidzeum of Health and Science seeks a versatile, detail-oriented person to join our team. This position is responsible for the daily cleaning of the museum space. This will include, but not limited to, vacuuming carpet, mopping floors, washing windows, dusting, sanitizing surfaces, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms. Having a clean space is very important to maintaining a healthy atmosphere so attention to detail is a must.The janitor is also responsible for communicating when supplies run low or equipment fails.

This is a part-time position with approximately 10 hours a week. The schedule is during Kidzeum's closed hours and may take place early mornings or late evenings. More hours may be available pending museum needs.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in a janitorial setting
• Must have reliable transportation
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management skills; ability to manage a variety of responsibilities under pressure
• Clearance of a criminal background check

BECAUSE OF THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, WE ARE UNABLE TO TELL YOU THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES OF INTEREST WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical requirements may include stooping, kneeling, bending, standing. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects. Should be able to lift 50lbs.

Kidzeum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you meet this requirement?
• Hiring is contingent on the candidate passing a criminal background check. A failed background check will result in the job offer being revoked. Do you understand this policy?
• Due to our small size, this position's schedule can only offer approximately 10 hours per week, with shifts being 2.5 hours long each and requiring work over the weekend. Please respond "yes" if you are still interested in the position.

Experience:

• Custodial or Janitorial: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person