Position
Facilities Attendant
Reports To
Housekeeping Supervisor
Schedule
Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wage
$21.60 per hour
An Introduction to Glenstone Museum
Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and nature, Glenstone is a world-class contemporary art museum in Potomac, Maryland. Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor and outdoor spaces enveloped by 300 acres of organically maintained meadow and woodlands. Admission is always free.
The work culture at Glenstone is dynamic and team oriented. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are proud to foster a workplace where associates feel valued, respected, and accepted. We leverage our collaborative and enriching culture to provide abundant opportunities for all associates to develop new skills, feel connected to our mission, and actively participate in advancing their careers.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Housekeeper Supervisor, the Facilities Attendant I is responsible for maintaining all spaces at Glenstone at the highest level and will be responsible for scheduled and unscheduled cleaning, organization, light maintenance, horizontal and vertical surfaces, and fixtures. This position entails full-performance, high-level work maintaining the museum's buildings and ensuring that cleanliness, orderliness, and attractive conditions are sustained to guarantee a healthy and aesthetically appealing physical environment.
Desired Attributes & Characteristics
The ideal candidate will work well independently but also thrive as a member of a high-performing team and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment. Attention to detail will be critical as you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of world-class museum facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain open and responsive relationships with the Glenstone community, including guests, visitors, and other employees.
- Establish and follow periodic routines to maintain meticulous, organized, spotless work areas.
- Clean walls, furniture, windows, tile, fixtures, equipment, and floors.
- Vacuum with upright and backpack vacuums with attachments.
- Responsible for cleaning all types of flooring surfaces, including stairs, and when required, operate heavy-duty -machines, including floor burnishers and carpet extractors.
- Clean, sanitize, and disinfect bathroom areas and replenish paper, soap, and other consumable supplies.
- Clean windows and mirrors, clean and dust millwork, fixtures, door frames, and related furnishings.
- Collect, sort, and remove trash and recyclables.
- Pick up, distribute, monitor, and secure supplies and equipment.
- Sweep or shovel snow from building entrances and steps.
- Report malfunctions, unsafe conditions, repairs and damage to equipment, fixtures and buildings.
- Operate employee shuttle at designated times and/or as needed to transport Glenstone staff.
- Perform setup for special events.
Required Qualifications
- COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.
- Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one-year experience performing custodial work in an institutional or commercial setting.
- Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- Reliable transportation to and from Potomac, MD.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record.
- Experience operating and maintaining equipment such as vacuum cleaners and floor machines.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions, follow diagrams and sketches for event setup.
- Ability to stand, walk, or bend for at least 8 hours at a time.
- Ability to lift and transport 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work in a luxury hotel or resort.
- Multi-surface and floor care training to include maintenance and cleaning of stone floors, terrazzo floors, hardwood floors, stainless steel counter tops, interior and exterior glass.
- Experience working with automatic shades and valuable furniture or artwork.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Glenstone offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and provides a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, long-term disability and AD&D insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a 401(k)-retirement account with a matching contribution; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and tuition reimbursement.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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