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Custodian, Full Time, Kamin Science Center

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2027
About the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier science exploration destination and the region’s most visited museum, reaching more than 500,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes, and educational programs.

This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums' many Benefits.

Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see information on the starting pay rate.

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior of the Carnegie buildings, including, but not limited to offices, public areas, galleries, stairwells, elevators, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Prefer basic reading and writing skills, knowledge of various cleaning materials and tools, safety rules and practices pertaining to the trade.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to work from ladder and scaffold, climb, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
  • This position requires working various schedules and times including daylight, evenings, nights, and weekends
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Requisitions cleaning supplies and equipment from supervisor.
  • Exercises judgment and efficiency in the use of equipment and assures the acceptable appearance of all areas cleaned.
  • Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors. Vacuums and shampoos rugs. Washes and cleans light fixtures, baseboards, windows, doorframes, and dusts surfaces.
  • Scours and polishes sinks, mirrors, toilet bowls and similar equipment in restrooms, mops floors, fills restroom dispensing machines.
  • Gathers and removes trash and garbage containers.
  • Cleans glass, inside and outside of windows, stainless steel, railings and brass fixtures.
  • May need to assist in the performance of cutting grass and shrubbery, removing debris, mulching and weeding, cleaning walks and snow removal.
  • Sets up or moves tables, chairs and boxes as instructed.
  • Changes lights as assigned utilizing ladders and vertical mechanical lifts.
  • May need to assist with unloading of trucks, moving boxes and equipment and erecting scaffolding.
  • Uses ladders to perform duties above ground level.
  • Learns to use all new technologies, equipment and tools as they become available.
  • Maintains and operates tools, equipment (including vehicles), materials, and machines in a safe, sound condition and maintains a safe, orderly and clean work area.
  • Responds to emergency calls.
  • Provides support for special events.
  • Completes work order and PM requests in a timely and proper manner.
  • Performs other duties as requested.
  • Observes safety and security procedures.
  • Must follow work rules, regulations and procedures of FP&O and the Institute.
  • Exhibits courtesy and sensitivity in interactions with the various internal and external customers.
  • Projects the image and attitude of the Carnegie Museums. This list is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all-inclusive.
  • Custodial Supervisor may assign other duties to meet mission requirements of FP&O.
The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.

  • GUIDANCE ON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires employers to consider and accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. An individual is qualified if he or she can perform the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodation. An essential job function is any task that is a fundamental part of the job. When considering essentiality, one must focus upon whether the function is essential to this particular job and not to the department as a whole. Some additional guidance on essential functions follows below. Please note that the following guidelines are non-exhaustive. If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please contact Human Resources. A. Is the function required to be performed on a regular basis? If the function is rarely performed, it may not be essential. B. Is the function highly specialized? Is the incumbent hired for his/her expertise or ability to perform the function? The need for special expertise is an indication of an essential function. C. Does the position exist, at least in part, to perform the function? If so, the function is more likely to be essential. D. How much time is spent performing the function and how often? Note that even functions performed 10% of the time could be essential if they are required on a regular basis. E. Would elimination of the function fundamentally alter the job? If so, the function is more likely to be essential. F. What are the consequences of not requiring the incumbent to perform the function? If they are significant, the function is more likely to be essential. G. Are there a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function could be distributed if the incumbent could not perform it? If so, it is more likely to be essential.

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