Japanese American National Museum Job Posting Custodian Part-Time/
Non-Exempt
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the
Japanese American National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of
the nation’s premier cultural museums. In 2010 the Japanese American
National Museum received America’s highest honor for museums, the federal
IMLS National Medal. The National Museum is located adjacent to the Metro
Gold Line in the Little Tokyo/Arts district in downtown Los Angeles, a
neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization with diverse
new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.
The mission of the Japanese American National Museum, home of the National
Center for the Preservation of Democracy, “is to promote understanding and
appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the
Japanese American experience. Based in the historic Little Tokyo
neighborhood, it has a nation-wide focus and international base of support.
Working with a team the Custodian is responsible for the overall
custodial/janitorial/cleaning functions, program/rental set ups, and light
maintenance requirements for the Japanese American National Museum site
which includes a 1925 Historic Building, which has been designated as a
historic site (33,000 sq. ft), a 1999 Museum Pavilion (138,000 sq. ft.),
and a 2005 Forum/auditorium addition (10,000 sq. ft.).
The position is part-time for 20- 24 hours per week, Thursdays- Sundays;
5:30pm-10:30pm with flexibility for overtime. At least six months of
related experience as a custodian, janitor, housekeeping or similar
cleaning/facilities position. Willingness to learn and apply new
skills. Familiarity
with custodial hand equipment, cleaning agents, hand tools, small power
tools, electrical cleaning equipment and their safe usage. Ability to
operate hand, power and general cleaning equipment in a safe and careful
manner. Good hand-eye coordination and balance. Display care and pride in
work to provide the best service to customers. Must be able to work with a
team as well as individually with minimum supervision. Bilingual
English/Spanish skills a plus. Visit *www.janm.org/jobs/
<http://www.janm.org/jobs/> *for application form. EOE.
Benefits: Partial paid: 12 holidays, sick/vacation time; parking, discounts
in museum store and Chado tea room.
Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with salary history &
references
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Custodian
100 N. Central Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: [email protected]
Fax (213) 830-5673
No Phone Calls Please
Posted 7/9/14
open until filled
