Evening Custodian - I at Denver Museum of Nature & Science in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is currently seeking a Full Time Custodian I in our Custodial Services Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you: 

Position Summary 

 The position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Museum for our guests, staff and volunteers, and it ensures a positive presentation of the Museum facilities. Under general supervision the position provides an exceptional level of cleaning to achieve and maintain a clean, safe, healthy, attractive environment for our guests, volunteers and staff. 

Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $21.00/hour (+ $0.75/hour Shift Differential from 4pm-12am)
Work Schedule: 3:30pm - 12am
Direct Reports: No direct reports

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• 18 years of age or older required.


• Evening/night/weekend and on-call work may be required.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate museum activities required.

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment including floor and carpet cleaning machines and floor extraction techniques preferred. 


• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations. 


• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify tasks, when necessary, throughout the day. 


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays. 


• Positive representative of The Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 


• Work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow staff and guests. 


• Committed to working safely at all times. 

Working Conditions - Must have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the working conditions and physical demands of the position:

• Ability to work in crowded conditions in busy public spaces, including restocking restrooms, spot cleaning and removing trash. 


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, up to 90% of time.    


• Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift. 


• Ability to walk from one work site to another, and can cover distances of 5 miles per shift in the complex.  


• Seasonal exposure to heat and cold is encountered when working outdoors. May be exposed to extreme heat (above 100 degrees) or cold (below 32 degrees) for periods of more than 1 hour.  


• Visual acuity to work with machinery and tools.  


• Capable of pushing and pulling a cleaning cart, or various equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift. 


• Capable of pushing and pulling furniture and equipment (25 – 100 lb.) frequently. 


• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, norovirus and fecal material.


• Must be able to handle/interact with all chemicals used (i.e., bleach, wax, Virex, etc.). 


• Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents. 

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on 04/04/2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website. 

 

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