Housekeeping / Custodial Team Member

About the role

The Housekeeping / Custodial Team Member (Full-Time) is a steward of the interior environments of one of the most sustainable cultural institutions in the world. This role supports the daily cleanliness, health, safety, and operational readiness of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, ensuring interior spaces reflect the same care, intention, and stewardship as the surrounding land and landscape.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic cleaning of public spaces, offices, restrooms, galleries, classrooms, and staff areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for use
• Maintain floors, windows, fixtures, furnishings, and high-touch surfaces in accordance with established standards
• Conduct routine walkthroughs of assigned areas to identify cleanliness issues, safety concerns, or operational needs
• Document observations and report conditions that may impact visitor experience, safety, or building performance
• Use environmentally responsible cleaning products and methods consistent with TRPL sustainability standards
• Collect, separate, and dispose of waste, recycling, and compost in alignment with organizational sustainability goals
• Support indoor environmental quality through low-impact cleaning practices and proper material handling
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, or unusual conditions promptly to appropriate teams
• Provide operational support to the Facilities and Grounds teams during peak workload periods, emergency conditions, or staff absences, particularly where cleanliness, safety, and public readiness intersect with building and site operations
• Assist with event readiness, seasonal transitions, and emergency response, including pre-opening checks, post-event recovery, and snow or weather-related conditions that impact interior access and safety
• Coordinate with Facilities and Grounds staff to identify and communicate issues related to building access, life-safety readiness, waste flow, or operational impacts affecting visitor and staff experience
• Participate in cross-training and coordinated response activities to strengthen team resilience and ensure continuity of operations across Facilities, Grounds, and Environmental Services
• Restock restroom, janitorial, and common areas supplies as needed
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic care of janitorial equipment and tools
• Maintain janitorial closets and storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Aid with event setup, teardown, and post-event cleaning to support programs and public use
• Coordinate with Facilities, Grounds, Sustainability, and Operations teams to support daily campus operations
• Complete assigned tasks and documentation in accordance with established SOPs and operational workflows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout assigned shifts
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Comfort working in both public-facing and back-of-house indoor environments
• Ability to properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety protocols
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational scheduling

Benefits

• Hourly pay: $20/hour
• Full benefits include 403(b), medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, as well as 20 days of paid time off and 10 days of holidays

EEO Statement

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. TRPLF does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law as a provision of employment opportunities and benefits.