Housekeeping Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $22.02
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Commuter Benefits

Job Description

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is a renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the art collection and legacy of Isabella Stewart Gardner. Established as a museum that integrates art, history, and architecture, the Gardner Museum offers visitors a unique and immersive experience, blending 15th-century Venetian-style architecture with a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and decorative arts from around the world. The Museum grounds not only provide a vibrant atmosphere for art lovers but also serve as a hub for exhibitions, programs, performances, and educational initiatives. Committed to the core values of inclusivity, creativity,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to operate and move cleaning equipment
  • ability to move furniture and equipment
  • ability to operate and communicate clearly via a handheld two-way radio
  • ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • ability to push a minimum of 50 pounds
  • ability to lift, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods
  • ability to climb ladders
  • must be reliable and able to work scheduled shifts consistently
  • occasional overtime and special event work is required

Job Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • ability to work in a collaborative manner with team members
  • effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and supervisors
  • ability to use judgment in interpreting and following both written and verbal instructions
  • self-motivated and able to complete tasks as assigned
  • commitment to advancing the Museum's strategic initiatives
  • legal authorization to work in the United States
  • satisfactory criminal background check
  • desirable museum and/or non-profit experience

Job Duties

  • Clean offices, bathrooms, windows, floors and stairways, and other public and private areas of the Museum
  • trash and snow removal
  • assist with facilities set up and take-down for special events
  • move furniture and objects as required and directed
  • uphold the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and conduct
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location