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American Museum of Natural History

Housekeeper, Southwestern Research Station (Portal, AZ)

American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Housekeeper, Southwestern Research Station (Portal, AZ)

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Position Information Position Title Housekeeper, Southwestern Research Station (Portal, AZ)

Department Southwest Research Sta - 024

Position Summary The Southwestern Research Station (SWRS) located in the rural community of Portal, Arizona is a non-profit biological field station owned by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. We have been in operation since 1955. Our primary mission is to encourage and support biological research and conservation. We host researchers, students, workshop, courses and naturalists from around the world. Primarily we provide room and board, laboratory space, technical equipment and support facilities for those studying the extraordinary biodiversity of the Chiricahua Mountains and surrounding environments. For more information, visit https://www.amnh.org/research/southwestern-research-station.

SWRS is seeking a full-time Housekeeper, scheduled to work 5 days/week (40 hours/week). This position works onsite at the SWRS in Portal, Arizona.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Cleaning guest rooms, conference rooms and bathrooms. Running laundry. Occasionally, helping in the kitchen. The expected salary for the Housekeeper is $40,040/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Prior housekeeping experience. Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move about the Museum campus. Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling. Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:

Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Category Full-Time

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 80

Union Status Non-Union

FLSA Non-Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum $40,040/annual

Expected Salary Maximum $40,040/annual

EEO Statement The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

Quick Link https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4497

Posting Detail Information Posting Number GS900P

Open Date 07/16/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * I understand this position works onsite at the Southwestern Research Station in Portal, Arizona.

Yes No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter