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Job Opportunity - Museum Custodian with Dayton Art Institute (DAI) in Dayton, OH

Are you highly organized with an attention for detail? Do you take pride in the work that you do? Are you ready to be a part of a great team that keeps the Dayton Art Institute a truly special place to visit? If so, we want to speak with you about our position.

As the Museum Custodian with the Dayton Art Institute, you will perform a variety of custodial-related tasks necessary in the operation of the museum including, but not limited to maintaining the upkeep of the building and grounds for cleanliness according to the Museum's "Photo-Ready" standards; maintaining inventory of supplies; helping set-up/clean-up for meetings and events.

The successful candidates are expected to be self-starters, good managers of time, comfortable in crowds, able to work independently, and follow the Museum's standards for safety and conduct. Full-time and part-time (20–30 hours) positions are available. Must be able to work evenings, weekend hours and some holidays.

Other requirements of this position include:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience performing janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping duties, or interior maintenance.
• Knowledge of floor care practices, procedures, and equipment strongly desired.
• Knowledge of materials, chemicals, and equipment used in a cultural institution and safety practices in janitorial and housekeeping work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistent movement throughout the museum; Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Communicate information and ideas; convey and express accurate information.
• Move objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Comfortable working indoor and outdoor.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language and/or multilingual a plus.

The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region's premier fine arts museums. The museum's collection spans 5,000 years of art history, including important American, Ancient American, Asian, and European fine and decorative art collections, and numbers more than 27,000 objects. We recruit professional, experienced individuals to enhance our ability and reputation for providing quality service to our community and the world around us. Our employees obtain extensive knowledge of the arts, which complements their area of expertise.

To learn more about us, please visit our website:

https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/about/

Are you ready to join a diverse and inclusive team? Apply online today. Be a part of our future!

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