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Museum Custodian
Museum Custodian – Full-Time, $15/hour with Benefits
Massillon Museum seeks a dependable and detail-oriented Museum Custodian to join our team full-time. This role ensures the Museum’s building and grounds are maintained to the highest standards for guests, volunteers, and staff.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Supporting the operations and maintenance needs within the Museum to ensure all buildings, fixtures, furniture, grounds, gardens, and equipment remain in good working order.
- Supporting the Facilities Manager in daily operations and long-term maintenance tasks
- Performing custodial duties as assigned, which include but are not limited to cleaning all restrooms, mopping floors, dusting, sanitizing, and removing trash from the building.
- Keeping maintenance areas clean and organized, ensuring tools and supplies are safely stored.
- Maintaining MSDS sheets for all cleaning products and chemicals used.
- Setting up and rearranging furniture for events, meetings, and programs as needed.
- Ensuring spaces throughout the Museum are clean and set up to conform to scheduled activities.
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Working closely with the Special Events team to ensure timely setup for guest needs.
- Performing routine and preventative maintenance as directed.
- Retaining flexibility in reporting for work in addition to normally scheduled hours during emergency situations and special events or circumstances.
- Being observant and be willing to make suggestions to the Facilities Manager that would improve safety or security.
- Meeting regularly with the Facilities Manager to establish work schedules and discuss any issues that require assistance or authorization.
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Participating in appropriate training for Maintenance staff arranged in consultation with the Director of Operations.
- Assisting with retrieving building supplies (use of personal vehicle may be required).
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Performing other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager or the Director of Operations.
This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours to support Museum events and special projects. Flexibility during emergencies or special circumstances is essential.
Essential skills, knowledge, and experience include:
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly.
- Comfort level using power tools, and willing to utilize snow removal equipment when necessary.
- Comfort with power tools, ladders, and snow removal equipment.
- Ability to stand for an extended period.
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Valid driver’s license is required.
- Previous experience with custodial and basic maintenance tasks.
- Strong judgment, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to respond quickly and independently when jobs need to be done.
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Ability to take direction from the Facilities Manager and assist with all assigned tasks related to the Maintenance Team.
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Ability to utilize cleaning supplies and other maintenance tools and equipment appropriately.
Benefits include:
- Health insurance (medical, vision, and dental) after 30 days
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Simple IRA retirement plan with employer contribution after 30 days
- Paid time off (PTO) from start date
- Paid vacation eligibility after one year
- Two paid experience days annually
- Eight paid holidays annually
- Complimentary Massillon Museum membership
Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement:
Massillon Museum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to the Personnel Committee at jobs@massillonmuseum.org no later than 5:00 PM, on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Art Instructors (Contracted)
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