Location: New York,NY, USA
The Housekeeping Attendant is part of the Dia Beacon Operations department, supervised by the Senior Manager of Facilities and, on weekends, the Senior Manager of Visitor Services. The position is part time with a schedule of 24 hours per week. This role will also be relied upon for shift coverage as needed to support department staffing.
**Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:**
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them
Operate floor scrubbing machines, wet/dry vacuums, and standard carpet vacuums
Clean other areas as required including carpets, walls, equipment, offices, kitchens, public spaces, conference rooms, classrooms, corridors, entrances, exterior walkways, and building fixtures
Work extra hours for special events and cover shifts for other housekeeping staff (e.g. vacations)
Service and clean restrooms; provide them with soap, paper products, and other necessary supplies
Collect and dispose of trash and other waste
Collect, separate, and dispose of recyclable materials
Clean sidewalks and perform manual labor in connection with grounds maintenance, including using weed trimmers and mowers
Spray relevant chemicals to prevent insect and rodent infestation
Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas using snow blowers and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals
Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks, J-bars, and dollies
Change incandescent and florescent lights
Receive and stock supplies in appropriate areas
Clean and maintain equipment after use
**General/Other Job Duties & Responsibilities**
Set up, arrange, and remove tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings
Perform related work as required or as requested by the supervisor
Notify managers about supplies needs, safety issues, and maintenance repairs
**Education, Certification, Experience:**
Prior experience with the essential functions of the position required
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:**
Must have the ability to read labels, follow instructions, and use cleaning equipment and products in the prescribed manner
Must be able to stay alert to potential safety and security problems
Must be able to work independently as well as with other team members
Must be able to work professionally and congenially among office staff as well as with museum visitors
**Working Conditions and Physical Demands:**
The employee in this position is required to spend 100% of their work time walking and moving around the workplace to complete duties
Physical activities include pushing power-cleaning equipment, using hand tools, and cleaning equipment, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and lifting 2030 lbs on a frequent basis
Part-time employees are eligible for paid sick days, paid time off in lieu of holidays worked, and participation in the 401(k) savings program with company match. Employees have the opportunity to learn about the collections through presentations by curators, artists, writers, and historians. Staff ID badges gain reduced or free admission to most American museums and arts organizations. Beacon area or Hudson Valley residency preferred.
Please note that Dia has strict health and safety protocols in place to safeguard against COVID-19. All staff are required to follow safety protocols including wearing a mask at the workplace.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by emailing a letter of interest and resume to ...@diaart.org with PT Housekeeping Attendant in the subject heading.
Dia Art Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, Dia will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and supports a neurodiverse workplace.