Custodian
Part-Time/ Non-Exempt

Named one of “America’s Cultural Treasures” by the Ford Foundation, the Japanese American National Museum is a Smithsonian affiliate and AAM accredited. JANM is based in Downtown LA’s historic Little Tokyo, a neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization with diverse new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.
Its campus includes the Gyo Obata designed Pavilion, the former Nishi Hongwanji Temple built in 1925, and an expansive public plaza. In addition to gallery, office, event, and meeting spaces, JANM has the 200 seat Tateuchi Democracy Forum theatre.
Working with a team the Custodian is responsible for assisting with the overall custodial/janitorial/cleaning functions, program/rental set ups, and light maintenance requirements for the campus which includes a Historic Building, which has been designated as a historic site (33,000 sq. ft), a Museum Pavilion (138,000 sq. ft.), and a Forum/auditorium addition (10,000 sq. ft.).
The position is part-time for 20- 24 hours per week, some flexibility in shift times but primarily Friday thru Sundays,  11:00am to 8:00pm with flexibility for overtime desired. 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. Background check and pre-employment physical will be required for final candidate. Full vaccination and bivalent booster (Updated Fall 2022) for COVID-19 is required for all staff. Visit www.janm.org/jobs/ for application form. $17.00 per hour. EOE.
Benefits: Partial paid: 17 holidays, sick and vacation time; free on-site parking, complimentary Contributing level membership, discounts in museum store and on-site Chado tea room.

Submit: Cover Letter, application form and resume with references
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Custodian Part-Time
100 N. Central Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: hr@janm.org

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