JOB DETAILS
Facilities Associate
CompanyNevada Museum Of Art
LocationReno
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026

About The Company
Founded in 1931, the Nevada Museum of Art (the Museum) is the only art museum in Nevada accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
Co-founded in 1931 by Dr. James Church, an early climate scientist, humanist, and lover of art, the Museum in its early days was run by a small group of outdoor landscape painters. As a result, the Museum has long understood the importance of examining how humans interact with their natural, built, and virtual surroundings. Designed by internationally renowned architect Will Bruder, the present Museum facility opened in 2003 at the heart of Reno’s downtown Liberty district. The four-level, 70,000-square-foot building is inspired by geological formations in northern Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, and serves as a visual metaphor for the institution’s scholarly focus on art and environment.
The institution’s identity continues to be shaped by the geographic location and environment. The Museum’s proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and the surrounding Great Basin desert region places it at the nexus of both awe-inspiring scenery and a rapidly changing landscape. It is an ideal place for dynamic conversations about the ways that humans creatively interact with environments. This idea is reflected in the Museum’s permanent collection, which is divided into four thematic focus areas: the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Art of the Greater West Collection, the Carol Franc Buck Altered Landscape Photography Collection, the Contemporary Art Collection, and the E. L. Wiegand Work Ethic in American Art Collection.
Mission
We are a museum of ideas. While building upon our founding collections and values, we strive to offer meaningful art and cultural experiences, and foster new knowledge in the visual arts by encouraging interdisciplinary investigation. The Nevada Museum of Art serves as an educational resource for everyone.
About the Role
Description
Full Time/ Non-exempt position, Wednesdays-Sundays, occasional evenings and early mornings based on event schedule. The Museum is an EOE.
As the Facilities Associate for the Nevada Museum of Art, this position will provide support for the daily operations of the Museum. The Facilities Associate will be responsible for the daily cleaning of all Museum spaces and well as maintaining a routine to ensure proper cleanliness of the facility. This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a motivated self-starter. This position reports to the Vice President of Facilities.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain the standard of cleanliness in all areas of the Museum as directed by the VP of Facilities.
- Perform routine upkeep of exterior parking lot and perimeter by ensuring the perimeter is free of trash and other debris.
- Collect garbage and recycling daily throughout all Museum spaces.
- Ensure the recycling schedule is kept and report additional recycling/ garbage needs to the VP of Facilities.
- Complete non-routine cleaning upon request and as needed
- Assist with set-up and tear down of Museum spaces
- Restock and maintain facility and events storage
- Identify areas that need additional cleaning and self-initiate additional tasks once daily routine has been completed.
- Pressure washing exterior spaces, surfaces, and equipment
- Assist with ice and snow removal as needed
- Respond to biohazard and emergency clean-up while maintaining a high level of personal safety as well as safety of others.
- Practice Museum policies and procedures to ensure the safety of visitors, artwork, Museum equipment, and property.
- Establish and maintains good working relationships with outside vendors and the public.
- Other duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have at least 4 years working experience in cleaning and/or maintenance related work
- Valid driver's license
- Able to work off ladders and perform all cleaning skills as described above
- Capable of lifting, moving objects of up to 50 pounds
- Knowledge of basic best practices concerning standards methods of facilities/janitorial
- Ability to follow security procedures outlined by the Security department
BENEFITS
- Two Weeks of Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- 401K
Key Skills
CleaningMaintenanceJanitorialFacility UpkeepWaste ManagementEvent SetupPressure WashingSnow RemovalIce RemovalSafety ComplianceVendor RelationsAttention To DetailTime Management
Categories
TradesArt & DesignAdministrativeSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Paid VacationPaid Sick TimeMedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance401k
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Facilities Associate is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all museum spaces, including daily trash collection and routine facility upkeep. They also assist with event setup, exterior maintenance, and responding to emergency cleaning needs while ensuring safety protocols are followed.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
81
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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