The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking attentive, flexible and energetic individuals for the position of Facility Services Associate.

This is a wage, non-exempt position without benefits, scheduled to work about 28 hours per week on average and up to a maximum of 1,450 hours annually (May 1 – April 30).

Facility Services Associates maintain the cleanliness of all public and non-public areas of the museum by performing the following duties daily or on a prescribed schedule:

• Empties trash.
• Cleans windows.
• Dust mops floors.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, pedestals, plexiglass, and other surfaces.
• Vacuums carpet and remove stains from carpet.
• Vacuum upholstery and cleans vinyl and leather items.
• Cleans restrooms. Restocks supplies and fills wall dispensers and napkin machines.
• Spray buff floors or strip floors when needed.
• Cleans supply closet and equipment including buffers, vacuums, and other equipment.
• Sets up and break downs; moves furniture (table and chairs) and related items for a variety of special events.
• Supports the movement of Museum physical property and other special projects when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours.
• Ability to use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior custodial or housekeeping experience.

Special Requirements: 

• Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.