Caretaker (Couple) - Parsippany, NJ

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms seeks a caretaker or caretaker couple who desire to work as a key part of an enthusiastic team and are interested in a rent free apartment in lieu of salary. The caretaker helps ensure the smooth, safe, and cleaning functioning of the Museum facilities. The position supports events that take place at the museum and is on the front lines during emergencies.

Required to work an average 12-15 hours per week. Most work may be completed in the afternoons or evenings. Some weekend work, including 3 key weekends n the spring and fall, is required. Must be an energetic self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively. Interest in historic preservation is a define plus. This is a permanent position, available immediately.

Responsibilities include:

Working collaboratively with the staff on tasks related to set-up and clean-up of all programs, special events, meetings, and rentals. Typical tasks include setting up chairs, tables, tents and other program supplies; guiding parking, hanging banners and trash removal;

Working with museum shop staff to manage incoming deliveries and move boxes, weighing up to 50 pounds, into and out of storage;

Scheduling and overseeing HVAC system and other preventative maintenance;

Working with Executive Director to develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule;

Performing routine repairs and basic maintenance;

General policing of litter and debris in both landscaped and wooded areas across the 30-acre grounds;

Clearing snow and salting walkways to facilitate opening;

General housekeeping, including trash/recycling removal, sweeping, routine cleaning of public bathrooms (alternating with a bi-weekly cleaning service);

Maintaining inventory of supplies required for maintenance functions;

Responding to emergenc calls and alarms, if necessary;

Participting in bi-weekly staff meetings.