Custodian, Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Wake Forest University
United States, North Carolina, Winston Salem
May 27, 2025
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Job Description Summary** Performs general housekeeping duties as directed, under the supervision of the Facilities Coordinator and Director of Facilities, while working within a museum environment requiring special care and attention to preservation and security. Please note: The hours for this position may include weekends and some evenings during special events as scheduled. Job Description* Essential Functions: Cleans facility rooms to include windows, doors and glass, vacuuming, dusting and emptying trash. Cleans common areas, bathrooms, hallways and stairwells. Mops kitchen, flower room, pantry. Mops/waxes game room, bowling room, shooting gallery, bar, pool area. Sweeps front and back entrances, keeping outside porches clear of leaves and debris. Spot cleans carpet as needed. Reports all matters of safety to Facilities Coordinator and/or Director of Facilities, as needed. Follows all policies and procedures of the Historic House and Museum. Able to wash and dry linens using conventional washer and dryer. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: High school graduate plus one year work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Ability to prioritize cleaning issues as needed. Ability to read and understand safety procedures. Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules. Basic knowledge of housekeeping and cleaning practices. Basic knowledge of the Reynolda House Museum or ability to learn in a short period of time. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language. Ability to work occasional evenings as required. Physical Requirements: Medium work. Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing, pulling, grasping. Close visual acuity. Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Accountabilities: Works with general supervision. Accountable for accomplishing daily cleaning schedule as assigned. Must arrive on time and be dependable. Environmental Conditions: Bloodborne pathogens training About Reynolda: Reynolda is set on 170 acres in Winston-Salem, N.C. and comprises Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. The Museum presents a renowned art collection in a historic and incomparable setting: the original 1917 interiors of Katharine and R. J. Reynolds's 34,000-square-foot home. Its collection is a chronology of American art and featured exhibitions are offered in the Museum's Babcock Wing Gallery and historic house bedrooms. The Gardens serve as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round, complete with colorful formal gardens, nature trails and a greenhouse. In the Village, the estate's historic buildings are now home to a vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, shops and services. Affiliated with and adjacent to the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University, plan your visit at reynolda.org and use the free mobile app, Reynolda Revealed, to self-tour the estate. Mission: Reynolda-as a museum, garden, and historic country estate-connects people with the beauty and complexity of the American story through the integration of art, learning and nature. We cultivate experiences and environments that foster belonging. Values: exploration, open-mindedness, continuous improvement, community building, passion. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Part time Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.eduor (336) 758-4700.