Janitor (Overnight, Part-Time) at Imagine Children's Museum

Everett, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

22.55

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Sanitation, Floor Care, Trash Removal, Disinfecting, Restocking Supplies, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Protocols, Window Cleaning, Exhibit Cleaning, Light Maintenance, Chemical Safety, Security Procedures, Independent Work, Punctuality, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Description Position Summary The Overnight Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the children’s museum. This role performs after-hours cleaning and sanitation to ensure exhibits, public areas, classrooms, and staff spaces are ready for visitors each morning. This is a physical, detail-oriented role that supports the museum’s mission by helping provide a healthy, well-maintained space for children, families, and staff. Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities: Cleaning & Sanitation Clean and sanitize exhibit areas, classrooms, restrooms, offices, and public spaces. Sweep, mop, vacuum, and deep clean floors throughout the museum. Empty trash and recycling and transport materials to proper disposal areas. Disinfect high-touch surfaces, including handrails, doorknobs, tables, exhibit pieces, and play equipment. Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and sanitation materials. Ensure cleaning equipment is properly stored and maintained. Follow all museum safety, security, and cleaning protocols. Clean windows, glass partitions, doors, and mirrors. Restock restroom and sanitation supplies. Exhibit & Facility Care Clean identified interactive exhibits following museum sanitation standards. Report damaged exhibits, maintenance issues, or safety hazards. Support periodic deep cleaning projects and seasonal resets. Assist with occasional light maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, minor repairs). Safety & Security Follow established cleaning protocols. Use cleaning chemicals safely and according to instructions. Ensure building is secured according to closing procedures. Report incidents, suspicious activity, or building concerns. Team Support Coordinate with Facilities staff on priorities. Maintain cleaning equipment and notify supervisor of supply needs. Assist with occasional event cleanup or special projects. Requirements Position Requirements: Prior custodial or janitorial experience preferred (not required). Prior experience with janitorial equipment (buffers, scrubbers, etc.) preferred. Ability to work independently during overnight hours. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Ability to follow written procedures and safety guidelines. Comfort working in a family-focused, child-centered environment. Ability to push cleaning carts and operate basic custodial equipment Comfortable performing repetitive cleaning tasks Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior custodial or janitorial experience preferred. Prior experience with janitorial equipment (buffers, scrubbers, etc.) preferred. Supervisory Responsibility: None Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a typical interactive exhibit environment with moderate noise levels. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is regularly required to: Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, climb ladders, and stairs. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Independent body mobility to access a variety of spaces (high, small, awkward, etc.) with exhibit elements of varying height. Ability to bend, carry, reach to the side, front, and overhead, push pull, walk, stand, twist and squat, grab, squeeze are repetitive motions required of the position. Use hands to feel and manipulate tools and materials and reach with hands and arms. Some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require basic safety precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE.) Both indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces – may be exposed to moderate weather conditions. Regularly exposed to moderate noise in and around exhibits. Occasionally exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable. This is a part-time, overnight position, onsite in Everett. The pay is $22.55 an hour plus an additional $1.00 shift differential premium for working overnight hours. The schedule is 10pm-3:30am. All part-time employees receive accrued sick time, anniversary appreciation day, free museum membership, discounts, and other museum perks!

Responsibilities

The Overnight Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing after-hours cleaning and sanitation of exhibit areas, public spaces, classrooms, and staff areas. Key duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, disinfecting high-touch surfaces, and restocking necessary supplies.