Why the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?

Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a career experience unlike any other. Every member of our team is a steward of the game’s history. Our mission is simple - we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. These six words define our commitment to giving fans and visitors a home to celebrate the game and its history, honor the all-time greats, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

To best fulfill our mission we prioritize people, and that starts with our own team. We deeply value and support our dedicated team members. We provide a respectful and inclusive workplace. We work to foster connection, grow, and cultivate talent, and provide flexibility to best support the health and well-being of our staff – all while having fun along the way. 

If you are a baseball fan, a fan of museums, a student of history, love arts and culture, or someone who appreciates the unique connections that sports can create, this could be the team for you!

The Cooperstown Pitch.

Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939, and has grown to become one of the country's most popular destinations. The Hall of Fame is the home of the game’s treasures, where the magic of baseball’s stories and legends are passed on from generation to generation.

With its character and charm, the Village of Cooperstown is an American treasure. For many Cooperstown means baseball, but it also offers golf, shopping and dining, hiking, biking, snowmobile trails, a pristine lake, unique museums, world-class arts, and a wide array of craft beverages.

To check out more information about living and working in Cooperstown, please visit: https://www.cooperstownny.org/about-cooperstown/

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion.

We’re looking to recruit, hire, and collaborate with people of all backgrounds to help us build a team with varied perspectives and experiences. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and comfort throughout the facility and grounds for our visitors and staff. This is a night shift position from 5:00pm – 1:30am. 

Position Type:

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that will work in-person at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Benefits associated with this position include health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, medical/dental, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays). The salary for this position is $17.00/hour.

Regular scheduled hours will include both weekend and weekday shifts, including holidays. Additional coverage for special events may also be required.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Cleaning and maintaining the appearances of museum restrooms, exhibit floors, and office spaces.  
• Collection of trash.
• Maintaining clean appearance of exhibit glass.
• Maintenance and monitoring of all floor appearances, furnishings and fixtures.

Secondary Responsibilities:  

• Daily monitoring and maintenance of bathrooms and bathroom fixtures during open museum hours.
• Set-up and breakdown of facility rental and special events.  
• Maintenance of floor equipment.  
• Perform light maintenance and repair duties as necessary.  
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma and/or previous custodial experience preferred.

 Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand verbal instructions and written/verbal communications.
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures, including safe use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to operate vacuums, floor scrubber, hand and power tools, other related equipment. 

Typical Physical Demands: Continuous movement involving walking, bending, stretching, standing, pushing, carrying, and pulling. Able to lift 50 lbs.

Typical Equipment Used:  Vacuum cleaner, broom, mop, floor scrubber, carpet extractor, floor burnisher, various tools and power equipment, ladders.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.