Custodian

About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

The Huntington

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

The Culture

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond.  Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. 

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

• Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.

• Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.

• Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.

• Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.

• Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

Job Description

About the Role

While working under direct supervision, provides custodial and general facilities support to The Huntington. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

Essential Duties

• Performs both routine and special cleaning work in all areas of the Huntington including but not limited to the following: cleans restrooms, vacuums carpets, mops hard surface floors, dusts furniture and fixtures, spot cleans walls: carpets, floors, and furniture, empties and cleans trash cans, cleans drinking fountains, washes interior and exterior windows, cleans window sills, cleans doors, cleans kitchens, picks up debris and washes down exterior areas, cleans all other areas as directed
• May assist with special event setups, indoors and outdoors, of tables, chairs, extension cords and other equipment as needed
• May assist in moving boxes, furniture, or other items.
• May drive golf cart to drive between assigned areas.
• May perform light maintenance duties including but not limited to: unplugging toilets and drains
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

• 1-3 years experience in custodial duties.

Working Conditions  

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, push, pull, and carry heavy objects; walk and stand for long periods of time; climb ladders and stairs; bend and reach.
• Must be able to see close detail work clearly to ensure thorough cleaning.
• Must be able to work extremely carefully around valuable collection items
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others and function as part of the custodial team.
• Must be flexible in assuming work assignments and knowledgeable about each cleaning procedure.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and days of the week including weekends and evenings.
• Must be polite and diplomatic in dealing with other staff members and the public.
• Works in all physical plants, galleries, and office areas.
• Works with tools and electrical and mechanical equipment which requires the exercise of good judgment and caution.

Compensation & Benefits 

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including: 

• Pay Rate: $19.25/hr. Increases to $19.50/hr. after successful completion of introductory period.  
• Medical, Dental, Vision  
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match 
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays 
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants 
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions 
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds 

The Application Process 

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.  

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.