Welcome to Munson's Human Resources Employment Opportunity section. The following information will assist you in applying for open positions at Munson.

Munson is a multicultural arts center with three main divisions: Museum of Art, School of Art and Performing Arts. Together, the programs of the three divisions make Munson the chief provider of cultural resources in the region. The Museum of Art is renowned for its art collection and Phillip Johnson-designed building. The School of Art offers the nationally accredited Pratt Munson foundation program in its affiliation with Pratt Institute and a community arts education program offering art classes and workshops. The Performing Arts division offers a wide-ranging, year-round programming of artistically excellent and diverse performing arts and cinema presentations, as well as extensive educational activities.

Pratt Munson College of Art and Design is an NASAD accredited foundation college art program, created through an affiliation between Munson, Utica, NY, and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Students do their first two foundation years of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at here at our campus and then matriculate to the Brooklyn campus for completion. The campus houses approximately 170 students majoring in Fine Arts, Communications Design, Photography, and Art and Design Education.

Munson is located in the heart of New York State, foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and centrally located with easy travel to Cooperstown, Albany, Syracuse and a few hours from Boston, NYC, Lake Placid, and Montreal.

Job Summary
Maintains the cleanliness of all buildings, performs floor and carpet care duties, assists with set-ups and teardowns for events and in classrooms, helps with snow and ice removal, and performs other special projects as required. Daily tasks often depend upon what building is assigned, seasonal needs, academic year requirements, or scheduled events.

Two positions are available

• Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

• Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Our Culture
Munson is committed to community engagement and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Custodian will model the values and culture of the organization to colleagues and the public by being welcoming, inclusive, and respectful and will value collaboration across the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Cleaning: Maintain the cleanliness of bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, windows, conference rooms, offices, and classrooms by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, washing using standard cleaners and procedures. (On occasion, may include unclogging toilets or sinks). Proper use of ladders is required for higher surfaces. Restock cleaning cart supplies, maintenance closets, break rooms, bathrooms, and classrooms.

• Floor and carpet care: Clean, strip, and wash floor surfaces using floor machines, scrubbers, and shampooers and standard cleaners and procedures

• Lighting: Routine interior and exterior light bulb changes.(Use of ladder is required for higher light fixtures.

• Set ups and breakdowns: Transport, set-up, and break-down tables, chairs, risers, stage, easels, and other equipment for interior and exterior locations across campus and as outlined on set-up sheets. This work includes: Museum of Art events, exhibitions, receptions in the three Museum buildings and on the grounds; Performing Arts events, performances, and films; School of Art events, receptions, information sessions, graduation ceremony, student orientation, and events in 14 Cottage and McCulley galleries, classrooms, etc; Third-party events, receptions, weddings, etc.

• Snow and ice removal and salting around buildings: May include additional responsibilities during heavy snow and ice to assist grounds department to open buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.

• Loading dock: Accepting packages at loading docks (student center, School of Art ceramics, studio building, Museum of Art) or other buildings and transport to appropriate office or location. Includes small packages and special delivery envelopes to larger packages, clay deliveries, books, and furnishings, etc.

• Trash removal: Bag and remove garbage and recycle materials from buildings. Carry to dumpsters or load Munson truck for large, heavier items.

• Solid Waste: Remove chemicals, artists paints, thinners, wall paints, etc. from classrooms, workshops, and student apartments during spring cleanup or as required. Will be assisted with, or instructed on, proper disposal.

• Special projects: Duties may be assigned for special projects such as Summer Arts Festival, Car Show, Fine Arts and Crafts Show, annual cleanout of student rooms and kitchens at the end of the academic terms and summer session; replacing furniture in student apartments that have been moved by students; stage set-up and take-down in Sculpture Court with piping and drape; outdoor stage set-up and take-down for performances; outdoor screen, table, chairs, tenting, signage set-up and take-down for Summer Arts Festival, etc.

• Other duties as assigned to assist other departments such as grounds work, watering of planters or planting beds, assisting engineering with debris cleanup, or other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 6 months to 1-year job related experience

• Good communications skills

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Custodian does not have direct supervisory responsibilities for hiring, termination, performance appraisals, or performance counseling.

Computer Machine & Equipment Skills
Personal computer skills that include the ability to send/receive e-mail messages, complete time card, and complete required safety training and other required trainings.

Physical Activities & Demands
Lifting Requirements: Must possess the ability to exert up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally, and up to 20 lbs. of force frequently. Weights over 50 lbs. should only be moved with assistance. Custodians regularly walk, bend, lift, climb ladders, kneel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hiring rate $17.00 per hour with a 40-hour work week

• Munson offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurances for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, and dependents.

  • Paid group life insurance with the ability to purchase additional optional life insurance

  • Paid short-term and long-term disability coverages

  • Participation in Munson’s TIAA Retirement plan after one year of service

  • Generous paid time off including sick time, holiday, early closing on summer Fridays, and annual PTO of 14 days with increases beginning your 4th year

  • Other benefits include: Employer Assistance Program, Museum of Art Membership with reciprocal admission to other Museums, free School of Art classes for you and your family, and complimentary tickets to world-class performances, films, and children’s performances

• As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization under the IRS Code, Munson is considered a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain non-profit and public employers.

Application and Selection Process
*If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications or check off all the boxes, you should still seriously consider applying. An important part of our interview process is understanding why this position and our mission particularly resonated with you.*

Applications will be reviewed as received. Send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to hrjobs@mwpai.edu.

Munson
310 Genesee Street,
Utica, NY 13502

Inquiries on this position: Human Resources (315)797-0000 ext. 2153

Munson creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, engage, and inspire. We offer exceptional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, and art classes for you and your family, tickets to live performances, films, and so much more!

Human Resources is located at 1212 State St. (corner of State Street and Kirkland Street). Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm We can be contacted at (315) 797-0000, ext. 2108, 2141, or 2153, by fax at (315) 797-7509 or by email to hrjobs@mwpai.org.

Munson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The final candidate will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal history background check.