Custodian

Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. This position performs routine cleaning and sanitation of classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, and other campus facilities; assists with event setup and teardown; replenishes supplies; and reports maintenance or safety concerns. The Custodian supports the overall appearance and functionality of campus facilities while providing excellent service to students, employees, and visitors.

The Honolulu Museum of Art:

Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and “the deep intuitions that are common to all.” The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population. From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day.

To learn more about HoMA, please visit our website.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of custodial, janitorial, or related experience.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with staff, volunteers, visitors, and contractors.
• Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and follow-through.
• Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or facilities support experience in a museum, educational institution, office, hospitality, or similar environment.
• Experience with floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet cleaning.
• Experience setting up and supporting meetings, events, and public programs.
• Familiarity with the safe use of custodial equipment, cleaning chemicals, and workplace safety procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, classrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors and carpets.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles.
• Replenish restroom and custodial supplies.
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and equipment for meetings and events.
• Operate custodial equipment and use cleaning chemicals safely.
• Report maintenance, safety, and security concerns to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and campus events as assigned.
• Follow established safety procedures and department standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

The Honolulu Museum of Art is committed to practicing salary transparency. The salary range for this position is $20.50 per hour. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting pay, including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity. 

FT Benefits Include:

• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation accrual in 1st year, increasing to 20 days in 2nd year
• 15 days of annual sick leave
• Group retirement plans with employer matching after 2nd year
• Shop, Museum Café, and Art School discounts
• Onsite parking provided

Working Conditions and Atmosphere:

Work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Due to the nature of the responsibilities, evening and weekend work is sometimes required, and at times may be on an emergency basis.

Ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven and occasionally slippery surfaces. Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds with occasionally heavier loads. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch. Work areas can be dusty, humid, or have various kinds of chemicals, fumes, and odors. Noise level is usually normal but may be loud when using power equipment.

The employee must be able to fulfil all Essential Duties with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusivity:

HoMA welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our diverse community of employees. We encourage applications from candidates across a wide variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, people of all races and ethnicities, people with disabilities, women, veterans, and all members of the LGBTQ community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

HoMA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. HoMA recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions and benefit programs without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, including pregnancy and gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisions, marital status, arrest and court record, citizenship, credit history, military and veteran service, victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse victim status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work duties and requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

HoMA maintains a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. This applies to both HoMA employees and applicants for employment with the Museum. Any form of harassment of any employee because of any protected status is also prohibited