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Iowa 80

Museum Custodian Part-Time

Walcott, IA · On-site

$15/hr

It's a must-see, from a family collection of antique toys to over 130 antique trucks on display ... Working for the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, you'll join a close-knit team that loves having fun!

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Travel X-Ray Tech Job

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$2.4K/wk

The Museum of Art holds a remarkable Grant Wood collection in the painter's own hometown region. The NewBo market district anchors evenings with food stalls and music. Iowa City's university scene ...

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PACU Travel Nurse

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$2.3K/wk

The Museum of Art holds a remarkable Grant Wood collection in the painter's own hometown region. The NewBo market district anchors evenings with food stalls and music. Iowa City's university scene ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum collection in Iowa is $18.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Museum Collection job involves managing, preserving, and organizing artifacts, artworks, or historical objects in a museum. Professionals in this role handle cataloging, storage, conservation, and sometimes exhibition planning. They ensure proper documentation and environmental conditions to protect items for future generations. The job may also involve research and collaboration with curators, historians, and other museum staff.

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Infographic showing various Museum Collection job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,141 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Museum Custodian Part-Time

IOWA 80 GROUP INC

Walcott, IA • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description

$15.00 per hour

Part-time, Early start, 4-5 hours a day

Off-season Wed, Thurs, Fri

On-season Mon, Wed, Fri


Are you an early bird? Do you love old trucks? Then we have the perfect PART-TIME job for you where the history of antique trucks comes ALIVE! It's a must-see, from a family collection of antique toys to over 130 antique trucks on display, old gas pumps, a movie theatre, and a gift shop! We continue to grow and are currently in another building expansion!


Working for the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, you'll join a close-knit team that loves having fun!


Responsibilities

  • Maintain floors using appropriate cleaning methods and equipment 
  • Perform routine waste collection
  • Clean bathrooms 
  • Clean antique trucks, vintage gas pumps, and antique signs
  • Occasional coverage as museum attendant

Requirements

  • Dependable
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Friendly, customer service-oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods 
  • Ability to climb step stools, ladders, and use custodial equipment safely. 


Benefits

  • Paid every Friday!
  • FUEL Discount!
  • 20% discount on general merchandise
  • 10% discount on meals

Iowa 80 is committed to a culture of safety! We require pre-employment drug tests, background checks, and random drug testing for employees.

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