Job Description
The Porter role consists of general cleaning and maintenance of office areas, lounges, restrooms, gallery floors, glass surfaces, lobby (including other front-of-house duties, conservation, Art Handling, library and storage facility at 610 West 26th street; general cleaning, set-up/break-down of special events/activities. Project cleaning for exhibition floor changes and overall maintenance of exterior largo; assist all departments with daily operations as requested and as needed.Responsibilities:Maintain the overall cleanliness of the building using diluted (ready-to-use) cleaning solutions, cleaning equipment, and other cleaning supplies as neededClean and maintain elevators, bathrooms, hallways, stairways throughout the dayGarbage removalMaintain sidewalks and entrances to Museum and Loading DockSet-up/break-down furniture for events as neededClean and prepare Galleries floors, restroom and other surfaces as requested for events and installing/de-installing exhibitionsMove/deliver boxes (do not exceed 50 lbs; help will be provided if necessary)Collect and/or clean dust mops, wet mops, and other tolls and equipment as neededOperate vacuums and other cleaning equipmentRequirements:Minimum Highschool diplomaCustodial work experience, floor maintenance preferredKnowledge of facilities maintenance, cleaning supplies; operating buffer; ability to lift heavy objects(40lbs), furniture, equipment; ability to understand and take instruction and direction; ability work independently.Ability to work and communicate with others, work in teams and small groupsLift and move boxes, furniture and other objects as needed (not to exceed 50lbs)Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and dust (dust mask provided as needed)Self-motivated, takes initiativeCompensation & Benefits:Hourly rate of $23.00Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) electionsGenerous PTO benefitsCommuter benefits - parking and mass transitAdmission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationallyPet insurance and discounted membership for CitibikeThis position may be covered by UAW Local 2110The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.About the Whitney:The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.EEO Statement:The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.Powered by JazzHRWhitney Museum of American Art
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