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Iowa 80

Museum Custodian Part-Time

Walcott, IA · On-site

$15/hr

Working for the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, you'll join a close-knit team that loves having fun ... Ability to climb step stools, ladders, and use custodial equipment safely. Benefits * Paid every ...

The National World War II Museum

Custodian

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking Custodians. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Custodian position performs daily and/or nightly duties as communicated by the on-duty supervisor:

The National World War II Museum Inc

Custodian

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description The National WWII Museum is currently seeking Custodians. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Custodian position performs daily and/or nightly duties as communicated by the on-duty ...

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Custodian

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

  • PTO

Join the Betty Brinn Children's Museum Team! Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe ...

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Custodian

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$17.50/hr

  • PTO

Join the Betty Brinn Children's Museum Team! Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe ...

Children's Museum of South Dakota

Custodian

Brookings, SD · On-site

$16.50/hr

The Children's Museum of South Dakota sparks imagination and learning for all children and their ... Our Custodian role creates a high-quality experience for all guests by ensuring a clean, safe, and ...

Peterson Manufacturing

Museum Attendant

Grandview, MO · On-site

In addition to routine custodial duties, the Museum Attendant will be responsible for cleaning/dusting museum cars and checking tire pressure, as well as acting as the point of contact for museum ...

Cincinnati Art Museum

Custodian - FT

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$17.10/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The Custodian will provide overall cleaning and sanitation of the museum building and assist in other functions, such as furniture moving, item pick-up and delivery to and from the ...

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How much do museum custodian jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum custodian in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a museum custodian?

A Museum Custodian is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing a museum's facilities and exhibits. Their duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting artifacts, and ensuring climate control systems function properly. They may also assist with setting up displays and monitoring security to protect exhibits from damage or theft. Custodians play a crucial role in preserving the museum environment for visitors and staff.

What does a museum custodian do?

A typical day for a Museum Custodian involves cleaning exhibit areas, hallways, restrooms, and public spaces while ensuring the safety of artifacts and displays. Custodians often work during early mornings, evenings, or after hours to minimize disruptions to visitors and staff. They also help set up events, monitor for spills or hazards, and may perform light maintenance tasks. Depending on the size of the museum, custodians might work independently or as part of a larger facilities team, communicating regularly with museum staff to coordinate cleaning schedules around special events or exhibitions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a museum custodian?

To thrive as a Museum Custodian, you need a strong attention to detail, knowledge of cleaning procedures, and experience in facility maintenance, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, environmentally safe cleaning agents, and possibly OSHA safety certifications is often required. Reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are valuable soft skills. These qualifications ensure that museum spaces remain clean, safe, and welcoming for visitors while protecting valuable exhibits.

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Infographic showing various Museum Custodian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,056 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Full Time Museum Custodian

Children's Museum Of South Dakota

Brookings, SD • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Mission: The Children's Museum of South Dakota sparks imagination and learning for all children and their grown-ups through play, creativity, and discovery.
Vision: CMSD seeks to transform the world by inspiring generations to love learning and to believe that life is full of possibilities.
Job Summary:
Our Museum Custodian ensures the Museum is a clean, safe, and welcoming place to play, learn, and explore. This position provides consistent daily care of Museum spaces through routine custodial work, ongoing attention to public areas, and scheduled deep cleaning. This role takes a hands-on and proactive approach to maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the Museum to support exceptional visitor experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and guest-ready Museum environment, with particular attention to the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces.
  • Perform routine custodial care throughout Museum spaces, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, surface cleaning, disinfecting, and trash removal.
  • Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms and other high-use areas throughout the Museum.
  • Respond promptly to spills, accidents, and other urgent custodial needs.
  • Clean and maintain floors, carpeting, windows, glass, fixtures, and other surfaces using appropriate equipment and methods, including periodic deep cleaning.
  • Routinely inspect Museum spaces and proactively address cleaning and appearance needs, reporting any safety or maintenance concerns when appropriate.
  • Maintain custodial storage areas, cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies in a safe and organized manner, communicating supply inventory needs to supervisor when needed.
  • Complete scheduled deep cleaning, periodic cleaning, and other custodial projects as assigned.
  • Adhere to all Museum safety protocols and procedures.
  • Assist with light outdoor seasonal maintenance and snow removal as needed.
  • Assist with room setup and breakdown for meetings, rentals, and special events as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • At least 3 years prior experience in custodial or maintenance related roles is required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to follow and enforce established systems, processes, and procedures with consistency and accuracy.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Adaptable and flexible.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Communicates effectively and interacts genuinely with people of all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.
  • Understands limits of own experience and knowledge and values diversity of thought in others.
  • Shows a passion for and commitment to our mission, vision, and values.

What We Offer:
  • Starting salary range of at least $21.00 per hour and will be evaluated commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt position.
  • Comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. Additional benefits include an Association of Children's Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Membership, discount onsite at Café Coteau and Play Central Toys and Books, professional and career development, and a playful environment.

Work Environment:
  • This role requires an active, hands-on approach, including standing and walking for extended periods and performing physically demanding tasks that require the whole body, such as lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing, bending, moving objects, and handling materials to ensure a clean and safe environment for our visitors.
  • Scheduled shifts include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
  • Full-time commitment requires a minimum of 38 hours per week.
  • This role follows a rotating schedule:
    • Week 1: Tuesday-Sunday (Monday off)
    • Week 2: Tuesday-Friday (Saturday-Monday off)
  • Employees work a consistent shift schedule, either 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Shifts are assigned at hire and do not rotate week to week.

How to Apply:
Please complete our online application which will require a resume of past work experience.
The Children's Museum of South Dakota celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees of all race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and veteran status feel welcome.

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