Custodian

Position is Job Grade 3

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.

We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:

• Generous paid time off

• Paid holidays (up to 14 days)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits

• Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)

• Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program

• Great employee discounts

• Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions

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Basic Function:

Under immediate supervision, performs custodial duties in an assigned area to assure a clean, safe, building environment with a high appearance level; and does related work as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular attendance.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding when engaging with internal and external customers.

• Clean entire restrooms and keeping the facilities at a high appearance level including, toilets, sinks, mirrors, windows, floors, trash containers, walls, and replenishing restroom supplies and etc.

• Clean and maintain the museum at a high appearance level, including galleries, lobbies and etc.

• Vacuums and maintain offices, lounges and other departments as assigned.

• Removes snow from museum entrances, emergency sidewalks and exits.

• Performs special projects for exhibitions; school groups and special events including floor care and set ups.

• Assigned to ongoing work request(s) under supervision and must complete within a timely manner.

• General duties include; standing, walking, bending and reaching when performing various assignments as well as operating all related equipment.

• Complete written and verbal instructions according to department standards.

• Is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds when restocking supplies and 55 pounds when moving furniture, heavy equipment and boxes.

• Comply with museum green cleaning standards and procedures.

• Comply and consistently to meet OSHA requirements.

Custodial Expectations:

• Maintain restrooms at a high appearance level.

• Maintain Galleries and Lobbies at a high appearance level.

• Maintain good customer service skills to meet customer satisfaction. Perform assigned tasks in the amount of time appropriate to the task at hand.

• Follow safety measures accordingly.

• Follow Security protocol and regulations accordingly.

• Identify and/or take action by reporting potential safety problems immediately.

• Project a positive image of the AIC to the public and staff.

• Maintain equipment and observe and report misuses or needed repairs to museum property immediately.

• Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for operating cleaning equipment, both manual and mechanized, and for cleaning and sanitizing any areas of the building as assigned.

• Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for moving equipment and setting up and breaking down for programs and events.

• Perform when needed placement of temporary and portable screens, stanchions and signage for museum gallery closures.

• Perform snow removal and salting on an occasional basis as needed.

• Perform additional or related duties as assigned.

Shifts available:

Days: Thursday

• Monday, 7:00am

• 330pm (Off days are Tue/Wed)

Afternoon/Nights: Thursday

• Monday, 12:30pm

• 9pm (Off days are Tue/Wed)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in a staff culture that benefits from a wide range of experience, backgrounds, and career paths, and we encourage nontraditional candidates to apply.

Closing Statement

The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.

Union Info

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31