Join our Custodial Team, surround yourself with the beauty of sunsets in the desert, and enjoy sightings of the wildlife!
Other benefits include ASDM-paid life insurance and long-term disability plans. On a shared premium basis: PPO medical insurance with HRA, a choice of two dental plans, an optional vision plan, additional voluntary life insurance, optional short-term disability, and 403(b) retirement plan with ROTH option. Active staff receive a complimentary Desert Museum membership with admission passes. Staff are also eligible for discounts at our gift shops, on ASDM's Public Programs & Trips, and on our Adult Art & Photography Classes.
Brief Summary of Position and Requirements Under general supervision, this full-time position is responsible for keeping restrooms, parking lots, paths, and Museum grounds free of debris and litter. Cleans and disinfects all restrooms including toilets and fixtures. Cleans external and internal areas of buildings including maintaining floors, carpets, dusting, polishing, cleaning all glass. Responsible for set-up of furniture and equipment for meetings and events. High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A valid Arizona Driver's License required. Must be at least 18 years of age and able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Note that this position requires work outdoors with minimal lighting and varying weather conditions.
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Please note: We are open every day of the year. You must be willing to work Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as needed. We are currently recruiting for the second shift. Schedules and shifts may vary depending upon operational needs, but the second shift normally works 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Be prepared to include contact information for two professional references while completing your job questionnaire. Resumes should not be submitted without a completed questionnaire. Please understand that if offered a position, you will be required to successfully a pre-employment drug screen as a final condition of employment.
Job Description Job Title: Custodian Department: Custodial Reports To: Safety & Quality Manager Compensation: Bargaining Unit Position; Initial Step is $14.56 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package. A Collective Bargaining Agreement covers this position.
Position Summary Keeps Museum buildings and grounds in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Arizona Driver's License required.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to be trained to perform basic data entry for timekeeping and e-mail purposes.
Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee is required to climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities and position requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to the conservation and research of the Sonoran Desert region with the goal of making the Sonoran Desert accessible, understandable, and valued. It is a fusion experience zoo, botanical garden, aquarium, art gallery, natural history museum, and research institute. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has recognized the Desert Museum for over 25 years of continuous accreditation.
The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.
The Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. Unlike most museums, about 85% of the experience is outdoors!
Located in Tucson Mountain Park, just outside of Saguaro National Park (West), the 98-acre Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum, and aquarium.
Beyond merely an attraction, the Museum's conservation and research programs are providing important information to help conserve the Sonoran Desert region.
The Desert Museum's Art Institute inspires conservation through art education and gallery exhibits. The Museum's publishing division, ASDM Press, has produced over 40 books and guides on the natural and cultural history of the Sonoran Desert region.
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