Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services |
| Department |
Custodial Services - 143 |
| Position Summary |
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Custodial Services department seeks full-time Museum Attendant Guards to join their team.
Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services duties may include the following:
- Heavy cleaning after construction work; scrubbing floors with machines, removing old wax from floors, re-waxing and buffing; shoveling snow from steps, walks and driveways; cleaning outside yards, plazas, walks, driveways, stairways, etc.
- Cleaning public or nonpublic areas including exhibition halls, offices, laboratories, restrooms, workrooms, shops, stairways, corridors, etc. Cleaning procedures include but are not limited to emptying waste receptacles; sweeping; mopping; dusting; wiping glass and washing toilets, urinals and wash basins.
- Replenishing paper towels, toilet paper and soap, or any other cleaning-related task that needs to be completed.
- Report any damage to exhibits, unsafe conditions, loose floor tiles, torn window shades, etc. Report any unusual occurrences, such as minor accidents, and other cases requiring additional help or authority.
It is possible, although rare, that Custodial Services Museum Attendant Guards may be assigned to complete the job duties of Museum Attendant Guards in Security and Safety.
The expected salary for the Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services is $46,560.23/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the
AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Maintain a valid NYS Security License throughout employment. For applicants who do not currently have a valid NYS Security License, AMNH will coordinate and sponsor licensing within approximately 30 days of hire.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Possess and maintain valid Security Guard Registration from New York State.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous custodial or security guard experience.
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| Physical Demands |
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
- Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
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| Category |
Full-Time |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period |
80 |
| Union Status |
Union |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum |
$46,560.23/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum |
$46,560.23/annual |
| EEO Statement |
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. |
| Quick Link |
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4338 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS835P |
| Open Date |
01/22/2025 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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If hired, are you willing to obtain a NYS Security License within 30 days of hire? Maintaining a valid NYS Security License is a requirement of the position and is Museum-sponsored.
- Yes
- No
- I already have an active NYS Security License
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
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American Museum of Natural History
Jan 23, 2025