Facilities Staff - Cleaner, Part Time

The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a museum dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and the art and artists of Buffalo and our region. Through our affiliation with SUNY Buffalo State University, we encourage learning and celebrate our richly creative, diverse community. We commit to inspiring, investing in, and celebrating artists' historical and contemporary accomplishments. We will energize the WNY community and SUNY Buffalo State University through meaningful experiences and sustain and enhance our culture and environment through our decisions and actions.

We recognize that every visitor, artist, volunteer, and staff member has unique lived experiences. We commit to celebrating and reflecting our community's diversity through the arts. Together, we are empowered to think, learn, and grow.

We are dedicated to building a diverse staff that reflects our mission and community.

Our collection is home to more than 12,000 works of art by more than 680 artists spanning the late 19th century through the present. It includes the world's most extensive collection of artworks and ephemera by acclaimed watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967). Founded in 1966, Burchfield Penney has a remarkable history and is a crucial member of the Buffalo cultural community.

Our building is a stunning 80K square-foot museum with programs and art exhibitions that change throughout the year.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Staff are primarily responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the Burchfield Penney Art Center’s physical plant and grounds.

The Facilities Staff complete the work assigned by the Facilities and Security Manager or the Cleaning Manager. This may require a coordinated effort across departments as it relates to the operation of the building to ensure that any questions in these areas are addressed.

The incumbent will be required to be physically fit, use step ladders, and lift 30 lbs. Staff perform a variety of routine tasks requiring light, medium, and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for assigned areas in the Burchfield Penney Art Center and adjacent grounds/sidewalks. They will have experience in all relevant equipment including auto scrubbers, floor scrubber/polisher, carpet cleaner, weed trimmer, lawn mower, and snowblower.

This position will be part-time working approximately 20-25 hours per week and may require working weekends or during evening events as part of their weekly schedule. This will require flexibility to work overtime, when necessary.

Essential Functions:

Cleaning of the Building and Grounds - 90% (Variable)

• General Cleaning: Sweeping/mopping floors, stairs, and stairwells, and vacuuming carpets and area rugs. Washing walls, windows (inside or outside), railings, and window frames.
• Restrooms: clean surfaces, mirrors, shower, urinals, toilets, tile floors, and walls. Replenish hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towel. Remove waste and replace bags.
• Public Spaces: Clean floors, surfaces, walls, glass, and furniture. Remove waste and replace bags.
• Office & Common Areas: Dusting, cleaning walls, office spaces, kitchens, and kitchenettes
• Trash & Waste Management: Collecting, transporting, and disposing of trash, recyclables, and compost.
• Special Tasks: May include replacing light bulbs, dusting or washing light fixtures, vents, upper wall surfaces, cleaning and polishing furniture and stainless equipment, event set-up assistance, lawn mowing, trimming, and salting/snow removal.
• Spring cleaning may include carpet shampooing, Terrazzo refinishing, linoleum stripping/waxing, pressure washing, etc.
• Safety & Compliance: Wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment, and reporting maintenance or supply issues to your supervisor.

General Museum and Gallery Participation - 10% (Variable)

• Assist with events and special programs as needed.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

2-4 years cleaning experience.

Experience using power cleaning equipment; floor scrubbers, etc.

Ability to be flexible and work some evenings or weekends as scheduled.

Compensation:

The Burchfield Penney Art Center is committed to fair, competitive, and industry-informed pay for our employees. The wage range for this position is$18-22 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits available to part-time staff include sick time, 401K with matching contributions, and others as determined by Management.

To apply:

Send a letter of interest outlining your background and experience to menshonw@buffalostate.edu and bpacfinance@buffalostate.edu. Applications received by September 13, 2026 will receive priority.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22