** CUSTODIAN**

**Job Category****:** MUSEUM OPERATIONS **Requisition Number****:** CUSTO001474 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Essential Functions:**

1. Daily Cleaning - Performs regular cleaning in public spaces (entry hall, museum galleries, restrooms, education studio, auditorium and caf) and back of house areas (offices, hallways, conference rooms, break room, restrooms and stairs),. Cleans areas according to checklists at each site.

2. Equipment - Operates and performs operator maintenance keeping cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, buffers and steam cleaner) in good working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.

3. Custodial Storage/Carts - Maintains orderly work and storage areas. Cleans and maintains their cleaning cart and provides input to ensure continuous inventory of approved cleaning and maintenance supplies.

4. Communication - Alerts supervisor and colleagues who would be impacted of any changes to the posted work schedule. Assists in production of the monthly custodial work schedule by submitting requests for days off at least two weeks in advance when possible.

5. Recycling/Trash - Sorts and transports items for recycling to Recycling Room at BHW or museum. Removes trash from the building to designated pick-up area.

6. Reporting - Advises supervisor regarding condition problems with the interior environment or any part of the facility requiring maintenance. Reports pests found to IPM technician.

7. Training - Attends safety/defensive driving training as required. Follows safety and security procedures, including use and disposal of cleaning supplies and chemicals. Maintains current SDS inventory and records as required. Participates in training for and emergency preparation/recovery activities.

8. Other Tasks - Works with supervisor, colleagues, and contractors to perform non-routine cleaning jobs, such as interior window washing, floor waxing, etc. Makes local deliveries and pick-ups as assigned. Assists with preparation and cleanup for special events. Performs other duties as assigned, including in other locations within the Museums, Preservation, Historic Resources division.

**Position Type (Regular/FT)**

**Required and Preferred Education and Experience:**

Required: 10th grade education and one or more years experience performing custodial duties as part of a team.

Preferred: One or more years experience performing custodial duties in a museum or similar environment.

Basic knowledge of computer use including ability to use e-mail.

Valid Commonwealth of Virginia drivers license (or the ability to obtain one) and have an acceptable driving record as measured against Colonial Williamsburgs criteria.

**Qualifications:**

Ability to clean all types of interior building finishes and spaces, including offices, auditoriums, cafes, staff break rooms and restrooms.

Ability to operate maintenance equipment, such as floor buffers and carpet cleaning equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with guests and co-workers and work independently and with others.

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written schedules and instructions, including directions on cleaning supplies and chemicals.

Ability to work in environments containing dust, pollen, and mold.

Ability to work an assigned schedule totaling 40 hours per week. This will include weekends, evenings, early mornings or evenings, holidays and special events.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.

**Benefits:**

* Beautiful historic setting

* Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

* health insurance

* pension plan

* vision plan

* medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts

* Sick, vacation, and holiday pay

* 401(k) plan with a portion of contributions matched

* life insurance

* long-term disability

* accidental death and dismemberment insurance

* group travel accident insurance

**About Colonial Williamsburg:**

From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburgs mission that the future may learn from the past is part of everything we do. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution welcoming guests to the worlds largest living history museum which brings the past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the nations premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine and decorative arts from 16701840. The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.

**Our Team:**

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We promote diversity & inclusion of thought, culture, and background, which connects our entire team. As such, Colonial Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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