Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.94
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Disability insurance
Job Description
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. It stands as one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, offering an extensive collection that spans thousands of years and diverse cultures. The Museum's mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. It serves as a vibrant hub for education, inspiration, and cultural exchange, dedicated to making art accessible and relevant to all. The institution celebrates differences and fosters an understanding of diverse communities through its... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate
- Two years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in custodial, protection, museum attendant or related work
- New York State Guard certificate
- Ability to stand for extended periods and climb stairs
- Ability to walk, bend, lift moderate weights and use cleaning products
- Ability to work weekends including weekends as part of schedule
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate or two years of full-time paid experience in custodial, protection, museum attendant or related work
- New York State Guard certificate required
- CPR/AED/FSD and/or Fire Guard certification preferred but training provided
- Prior museum or art-related experience a plus
- Fluency in languages additional to English preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism
- Detail oriented and able to work under minimal supervision
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, climb or descend up to ten flights of stairs
- Ability to walk, bend, lift moderate weights and use cleaning products
- Ability to work weekends including occasional overtime
Job Duties
- Communicates museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors adhere to established protocols
- Conducts opening and closing procedures, including inspection of assigned galleries and surrounding areas
- Guard and patrol assigned areas of the museum to ensure protection of exhibitions and reports issues to supervisor
- Completes daily security logs and reports, responds to emergency incidents
- Performs additional duties including exterior patrols, escorting contractors/vendors
- Meets and advises the public on exhibition locations and museum arrangements
- Maintains order in detection, ejection, and security guard tours as assigned
- Performs various cleaning and mopping duties
- Operates passenger and freight elevators as needed
- Wears safety equipment and PPE as necessary
- Takes responsibility for safety and protection of museum buildings, collections, personnel, visitors, and equipment
- Assists with fire and safety team functions as instructed by the Fire and Life Safety Director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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