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Housekeeper - Main Campus, Building Department

Houston, Texas•Part-time
$12 hourly
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About the Job
Position:  Housekeeper – Main Campus, Building Department
Employment Status:  Part Time, Hourly, $12 per hour, Non-Exempt, Seasonal: Summer 2026
 
Job Summary:
As one of the most heavily visited museums in the country, the museum’s housekeeping staff play a critical role in presenting the museum to guests and providing visitors with a hospitable environment.
 
Seasonal Summer Housekeepers perform a variety of tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the museum’s Summer Camp classrooms. This includes routine cleaning of floors, restrooms, doors, walls, tables and chairs.
 
Housekeepers continually inspect the facilities for cleanliness standards and safety. Our housekeeping staff members are valued for keeping the museum’s facilities safe and clean.
 
This position is seasonal and runs from May 26, 2026 to August 21, 2026. Hours are 4 p.m.to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Summer Camp classrooms.
  • Maintain Education staff work areas, offices and other spaces not open to the public.
  • Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, waxing and buffing.
  • Clean restroom facilities.
  • Sanitize handrails, doorknobs, tables, chairs and other fixtures routinely touched by visitors and camp students.
  • Collect trash and recycling from bins and place in dumpster.
  • Respond to urgent cleaning needs.
  • Restock consumable supplies in restrooms and supply closets.
  • Inspect Summer Camp spaces to ensure they meet cleanliness standards.
  • Participate in occasional projects for other departments.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with the museum’s health and safety protocols.
Skills and Experience:
  • Visually observant with strong attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Capable of performing repetitive activities and adjusting to interruptions and change.
  • Comfortable working as part of a team, as well as independently.
  • Understand and implement oral and written instructions and communicate effectively
  • High level of integrity.
  • Able to adjust to changing workflow from a slow to a fast-paced working environment .
 
Qualifications:
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
 
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
  • Able to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 30-40 pounds.
  • Able to expend physical energy for long periods.
  • Perform physical work involving standing, stooping and lifting.
  • Comfortable using cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Have access to reliable transportation.
  • Arrive to work on time.
  • Proven record of reliable punctuality and attendance.
  • Available to work five-day schedule. This housekeeping shift is from 4 p.m.to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday. This position is seasonal and will run from May 26, 2026 to August 21, 2026.
  • Available to work holiday shifts as needed.
 
Perks of Working at HMNS Include: 
  • Free admission to museum exhibit halls, Butterfly Center, Planetarium, Giant Screen Theater and satellite facilities.
  • Discounted programming including museum summer camp.
  • Free staff parking.
 
Application Instructions:
Complete the online application form at www.hmns.org/jobform. 
 
Alternatively, print PDF (www.hmns.org/Bjobformprint) and submit with optional resume:
  • email to jobs@hmns.org,
  • mail to HMNS, c/o HR, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030, or
  • drop off in person at the Museum Service desk at the museum
 
Instrucciones para Solicitar Empleo:  
Complete el formulario de solicitud en línea en www.hmns.org/jobform. Para español, cambie la selección de idioma en la parte superior derecha.
 
Alternativamente, opciones para enviar formulario (www.hmns.org/BjobformESPprint) de solicitud completo y currículum vitae opcional:
  • envíe un correo electrónico a jobs@hmns.org,
  • enviar por correo a HMNS, c/o HR, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030, o
  • entregar en persona en el mostrador de Servicio del Museo en el museo 
 
No phone calls, please.
 
HMNS does not respond to inquiries regarding application status.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is an EEO Employer. 
About Houston Museum of Natural Science
The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.
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