The posting
Position: Building Attendant I (2nd Shift – 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Housekeeping
Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance.
- Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have
- time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.
We're dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond!
The Field Museum Housekeeping Team plays a vital role in maintaining the quality and beauty of our historic building for visitors and staff. The housekeeping team is responsible for ensuring consistently clean and well-maintained areas within the public and administrative areas of the museum.
Duties and Responsibilities
No prior experience performing the job duties below is required.
- Perform routine custodial duties including vacuuming, damp wiping, mopping, sanitizing bathroom fixtures, trash collection and removal, and replenishment of supplies.
- Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and presentation of the museum exhibit galleries, public spaces, offices, restrooms, and support areas.
- Operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products safely in accordance with established procedures.
- Follow all Museum safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Interact professionally with museum visitors, staff, contractors, and vendors while working in public-facing spaces.
- Support event preparation and other operational assignments as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience not required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while performing assigned duties.
- Ability to bend and reach as needed to perform cleaning tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to safely use cleaning tools, products, and equipment following appropriate training.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor when interacting with visitors and staff and provide assistance when appropriate.
Working Conditions:
Indoor setting encompassing exhibit halls, office areas, and other support spaces; work is performed during museum operating hours, including a pre-opening period of approximately two hours. Position requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Work may involve exposure to dusty environments while using cleaning equipment and products.
Supervision Received:
Receives direct supervision from the 2nd shift manager and the 2nd shift supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Hours and Shift:
40 hours per week. 2nd shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Hybrid Eligibility:
Not eligible
Location:
1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
Union Representation:
This position is represented by Field Museum Workers’ United, AFSCME Council 31, AFL-CIO.
Pay Range: $19.42/Hour, and eligible for an additional $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift.
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The Field Museum is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create a working environment that is free of sexual, racial, and ethnic discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. As such, it is the policy of the Field Museum to hire without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
