Museum Custodian Rhode Island School of Design

Job Summary

RISD Museum seeks a Museum Custodian to perform a variety of duties pertaining to the cleanliness and upkeep of the museum's physical space. Perform related duties as required by the supervisor including preparing areas for classes and special events.

The RISD Museum acquires, preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of art and design representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. Distinguished by its relationship to Rhode Island School of Design, the Museum educates and inspires artists, designers, students, scholars, and the public through exhibitions, programs, and publications.

The RISD Museum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can learn and create. With the goal of increasing the diversity of the museum profession, we aspire to create a climate that recognizes and values diversity as central to excellence. As an employer, RISD offers a supportive, collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Essential Functions:

• Keep gallery/exhibition spaces, administrative offices, classrooms, lavatories, and hallways clean and orderly.

• Sweep, mop, and polish floors, operate machinery to strip and wax floors, and vacuum cleaner to maintain rugs.

• Dust furniture, sills, etc. assure that all dispensers (soap and paper) are filled; remove trash and litter; replace light bulbs as needed; and move furniture and light equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

• Sweep and shovel steps and walks, and distribute sand and salt on steps and walkways in case of snow, as needed.

• Responsible for checking monthly, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers in assigned building(s).

• Perform related duties as required by the supervisor including preparing areas for classes and special events.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Ability to develop positive and respectful working relationships with students, staff and faculty throughout a diverse community

• Ability to operate machines used in cleaning and special training in the use of cleaning products.

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a public audience.

• Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment.

• Ability to demonstrate and model good safety practices.

• Basic computer skills and/or the willingness to attend training and adapt to using required technology (i.e. Checking work email, using College supported enterprise systems such as Workday, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• One year of related work experience

Union:

Yes; General Teamsters (Local 251)

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week;12 months per year

(discussed during interview)

Employment Status:

Full-time; Non-Exempt; Regular

Grade:

810NE

Work Modality:

On-site

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

Salary Grade Structure

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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