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The Children's Museum

Housekeeper

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

The Children's Museum is building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports ... Housekeeping Supervisor ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Consistently performs regular housekeeping.

Peterson Manufacturing

Museum Attendant

Grandview, MO · On-site

... housekeeping supervisor, as well as members of other departments within Peterson. This position ... Checking tire pressure of Museum cars * Acting as point of contact for Museum events including ...

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC

Housekeeper

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

About the Norton Museum of Art: Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth ... The Housekeeper will be responsible for overall cleanliness of the facility and the homes on Cranes ...

DISCOVERY PLACE INC

Museum Educator

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Perform daily housekeeping routines for museum activities and exhibits * Provide detailed cleaning, sanitization, and organization of exhibits and areas during down time * Maintain a clean and ...

DISCOVERY PLACE INC

Museum Educator

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Perform daily housekeeping routines for museum activities and exhibits * Provide detailed cleaning, sanitization, and organization of exhibits and areas during down time * Maintain a clean and ...

21c Museum Hotels

Housekeeping - Houseperson

Durham, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity. Come join our Flock! Reports To: Housekeeping Manager or ...

21c Museum Hotels

Housekeeping - Houseperson

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity. Come join our Flock! Reports To: Housekeeping Manager or ...

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How much do museum housekeeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum housekeeper in the United States is $16.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a museum housekeeper?

Museum housekeepers are specialized cleaning professionals responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and preservation of museum spaces, including galleries, offices, and public areas. They use specific techniques and materials to ensure that artifacts and exhibits are not damaged during cleaning. Their duties may include dusting display cases, vacuuming floors, cleaning restrooms, and handling emergency spills, all while adhering to strict conservation protocols. Museum housekeepers play an essential role in providing a safe and welcoming environment for visitors and staff, as well as supporting the long-term care of collections.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a museum housekeeper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Housekeeper, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of cleaning techniques suitable for delicate artifacts, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with specialized cleaning tools, non-abrasive cleaning agents, and museum-specific conservation guidelines is typically required. Reliability, discretion, and the ability to work independently while respecting confidentiality make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure the preservation of valuable exhibits and contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors and staff.

What are some unique challenges museum housekeepers face compared to housekeeping roles in other settings?

Museum Housekeepers often work around delicate and valuable artifacts, requiring specialized cleaning techniques and an understanding of conservation protocols. They must be vigilant about using the correct cleaning agents and tools to avoid damaging exhibits, and often coordinate with curators or conservators when accessing display areas. Additionally, their schedules may be shaped by public hours and special events, requiring flexibility and careful planning to minimize disruption to visitors and programs.

What is the difference between Museum Housekeeper vs Museum Custodian?

AspectMuseum HousekeeperMuseum Custodian
CredentialsNone specific, basic cleaning certifications optionalTypically no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentExhibition spaces, storage areas, public and staff areasExhibition halls, storage rooms, security zones
Employer & Industry UsageMuseums, cultural institutions, galleriesMuseums, historical sites, cultural institutions
Primary ResponsibilitiesCleaning, maintaining cleanliness, basic upkeepMonitoring exhibits, security, environmental controls

While both roles support museum operations, a Museum Housekeeper focuses on cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of museum spaces, whereas a Museum Custodian is more involved in monitoring exhibits and ensuring security. The roles often overlap in work environment but differ in primary duties and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Museum Housekeeper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,933 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Housekeeper

The Children's Museum

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

OVERVIEW:
The Housekeeper performs high cleaning of the building's interior spaces, including high dusting for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The housekeeper performs general cleaning of all interior spaces, including but not limited to the cleaning of tile and carpet floors, and daily maintenance of the museum's sack-lunch space. He/she assists with building set-up and tear down, as needed.
The Children's Museum is building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. We believe that collaboration and open dialogue among people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives best support our vision and mission.
REPORTS TO: Housekeeping Supervisor
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Consistently performs regular housekeeping. Responsible for attention to detail, and consistent and thorough cleaning of an assigned portion of the museum, including bathrooms, floors, trash removal, and other necessary tasks. Removes stains, spills and/or gum from floors throughout the day, including the occasional bodily fluid clean up.
2. Responsible for cleaning floors, tables, chairs, and walls in sack lunch space. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of lounges and meeting rooms.
3. Responsible for inspecting, stocking, supplying, and cleaning of restrooms throughout each day. Daily inspections of all assigned areas of the building, reporting and items to be corrected, to the appropriate person.
4. Assists in set-ups for rooms and events, as required.
5. Maintains cleanliness of janitor closets, keeping them neat in appearance and fully stocked. Maintains housekeeping equipment in good, operational condition.
6. Responsible for operating floor equipment to clean floors in sack-lunch area, lounge areas and restrooms. Removal of cleaning supplies and materials from shipping/receiving dock.
7. Assists with outside grounds maintenance including snow removal, weeding and lot pick up as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Two (2) years' experience in industrial or large public facility housekeeping.
2. Must possess a proven track record of strong customer service.
3. Must be able to work holidays, nights and weekends when scheduled.
4. Must be able to vary normal work schedule, as needed, to provide adequate coverage or the museum. 5. Must possess operational knowledge of and experience using commercial cleaning equipment.
6. Must possess the analytical skills to use telephones, keep accurate and up to date written records, and possess some knowledge of computer systems, and two-way radio systems. *Special consideration given to those applicants who are multi-lingual.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be able to view computer monitor, facilities related documents and make observations of museum, visitors, and other equipment.
2. Must be able to communicate extensively via telephone, one-on-one conversations, and two-way radios with visitors, staff, and museum guests.
3. Must be able to able to respond to on-call alerts, as needed.
4. Must be able to lift heavy objects (at minimum 50 lbs.), stock inventory and other museum supplies.
5. Must also be able to accomplish both low and high cleaning of the building (ground level to thirty feet high).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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