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Museum Attendant Guard (Security & Safety) Job Opening at American Museum of Natural History in New York, NY
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| Position: | Museum Attendant Guard (Security & Safety) |
| Company: | American Museum of Natural History
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| Job Location(s): | New York, NY |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Starting Salary Range: | |
| Required Education: | Open |
| Required Experience: | Open |
| Required Security Clearance: | None |
| Related Categories: | Security Clearance |
Position Description
| Requisition Number | 80364 |
| FILLING A POSITION | |
| Position Title | Museum Attendant Guard (Security & Safety) |
| Number of Openings | 1 |
| Category | Full Time |
| Total No. of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period (for full-timers only) | |
| Union Status | Union |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Department | Security - 150 |
| POSTING TEXT | |
| Position Summary | Assigned each day to clean either exhibition halls or offices, laboratories, toilets, workrooms, shops, stairways, corridors, etc., by emptying waste receptacles, sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping glass, washing toilet bowls, urinals and wash basins, also replenishing paper towels, toilet paper and soap before arrival of employees and public. During the remainder of the day will be assigned as an exhibition hall attendant or as a cleaner. When assigned as an exhibition hall attendant, will be responsible for the protection of exhibits, etc., from vandals and undesirable persons, patrolling and guarding hall or halls, maintaining proper temperatures during the heating season as instructed by supervisor. Advises public of location of other halls, lavatories, etc. Answers questions where possible, referring others to supervisor or information desks. Reports existence of suspicious persons to supervisor or ext. 5222, and keeps tabs on them until relieved. Keeps children under control, either in organized groups or as individuals. Reports to supervisor any damage to exhibits, unsafe conditions, loose floor tiles, torn window shades, etc., also any unusual occurrences such as minor accidents and other cases requiring additional help or authority. If assigned as a cleaner, may work at one or more of the following details: heavy cleaning after construction work; scrubbing floors with machines, removing old wax from floors, re-waxing and buffing; shoveling snow from steps, walks and driveways; cleaning outside yards, plazas, walks, driveways, stairways, etc. Can be assigned as attendant in the auditorium or other meeting areas for various types of programs. May perform other duties as assigned. |
| Required Qualifications | Must possess Security Guard Act Training Certificate from Albany |
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| Required Applicant Documents | Resume Other Document |
| Optional Applicant Documents | Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | APPLICANTS, we require a copy of: 8 Hour Certificate NYS Guard license This MUST be attached as the "Other Document" Applications without BOTH will NOT be considered. |
| Quicklink for Posting | careers.amnh.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=50781 |
| EEO Statement | The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. |