Custodial Event Assistant

ORGANIZATION Mount Auburn Cemetery comprises 175 acres and is situated in Watertown and Cambridge near Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1831, and now visited by over 200,000 people each year, Mount Auburn is a National Historic Landmark, recognized as the first “rural cemetery” and the inspiration for the American Parks Movement during the 19th century. As an active cemetery, Mount Auburn inspires all who visit, comforts the bereaved, and commemorates the dead in a landscape of exceptional beauty. As an accredited arboretum, Mount Auburn features 5,000 trees and more than 20,000 plants overall. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Custodian Works independently and with Custodial Team to perform all necessary routine custodial tasks before, during, and after events. Events can include memorial services, public events, and private events in the buildings or on the grounds. Works closely with Custodial Team and Facilities Manager to ensure that all work meets high standards for cleanliness. Required to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, including for the Winter Solstice evening event held in December each year. Empties trash bins outside buildings and on the grounds during events. Checks main entrance area for litter and may assist with cleanup around the Cemetery perimeter after events. May work with other outside contractors performing custodial work, including the contract custodian and the carpet cleaning company. May be asked to work after normal operating hours to accommodate contractor’s schedule. Keeps all custodial closets and storage areas well stocked, neat and well organized, and reports supply shortages to Facilities Manager for ordering. Cleans all toilets, sinks and related restroom fixtures in public and employee restrooms before, during, and after events. Maintains all paper towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers Sweeps, mops and/or vacuums floors and stairs May be required to perform other duties and assist other Departments as requested by the Facilities Manager