Janitor/Custodial Worker

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida (www.vizcaya.org). The Custodial Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean environment in a safe manner. Another key responsibility is providing logistical services for meetings, programs and rentals. The position is on the Finance and Operations Team in the Facilities Department and reports to the Maintenance Director.

Vizcaya is owned by Miami-Dade County and is operated by the non-profit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. Our mission is to preserve the estate's cultural and environmental resources to engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present and shaping the future. Our vision is for Vizcaya to be “A Home for Miami, an Inspiration for All.”

Essential Functions

• Clean, scrub, polish and sanitize restrooms, including floors, walls, fixtures and hardware.
• Replenish supplies frequently.
• Operate automatic equipment and hand-controlled tools for cleaning hard surface floors, carpeted floors, steps/stairs, fountains, walls, windows and other vertical surfaces. Use ladders when necessary. Ensure equipment and tools are kept clean and in working order.
• Perform routine cleaning of surfaces in office spaces, conference rooms, staff break room and other communal areas.
• Remove trash and recycling, fill receptacles with new bags, clean receptacles when necessary.
• Ensure safety of staff and visitors with appropriate signage, stanchions and other visual aids.
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs and non-technical maintenance when required.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, programs and events, including setting up and breaking down/storing tables, chairs and other equipment and materials. Provide onsite support during events, including cleaning and stocking of restrooms; monitor and address issues quickly and safely; clean up post-event.

This job description is not designed to be comprehensive; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.