- Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur WP Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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Job Description
Responsibilities
About the role
This role involves supervising cleaning operations at a museum, with responsibility for maintaining galleries, exhibition spaces, offices, facilities and public areas to the highest standards. The position requires careful management of cleaning activities to protect textile collections, artifacts and cultural items while ensuring all work complies with established procedures and safety protocols.
Key responsibilities
Supervise cleaning work and schedule daily and weekly tasks for cleaning staff
Ensure galleries, exhibition spaces, offices, toilets, storage areas and public spaces remain clean
Conduct hygiene inspections before and after museum operating hours
Ensure cleaning work follows established standard operating procedures
Ensure cleaning methods do not damage textiles, traditional clothing, embroidery or exhibition materials
Control use of chemicals, fragrances, cleaning materials and equipment near artifacts
Report immediately any damage, spills, pest activity or unusual conditions
Minimise dust levels as it can impact textile collections, with special attention to exhibition spaces, display cases, shelves, floors and hard-to-reach areas
Monitor cleanliness of collection storage areas and report humidity, leakage or mould issues to relevant parties
Allocate tasks and monitor staff performance, provide safety briefings and correct work methods
Ensure staff use appropriate PPE and equipment
Manage staff attendance, discipline, leave and replacements as needed
Maintain adequate stock of cleaning materials, PPE and equipment
Store chemicals safely according to safety requirements
Inspect condition of cleaning machines and equipment and report damage
Ensure emergency routes, exits and critical areas are not blocked
Know procedures for fire, flood, water leaks and other emergencies
Handle water or chemical spills immediately, especially near collections
Prepare hygiene inspection records and cleaning material and equipment usage records
Prepare reports on damage, incidents and corrective actions
Provide regular reports to museum management and supervisory officers from headquarters
About you
Minimum SPM/SVM or related qualification, depending on position scheme
Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, facilities or supervision is an advantage
Experience in public buildings, museums, galleries or cultural institutions is a further advantage
Have leadership and staff management skills
Meticulous and have high awareness of hygiene standards
Understand basic use of chemicals and cleaning equipment
Able to prepare work schedules and reports
Have good communication skills
Able to work according to standard operating procedures and safety instructions
Willing to work shifts and weekends if museum operations require
Meticulous and careful when working near artifacts
Understand that cleanliness cannot be achieved by compromising collection safety
Able to work cooperatively with curators, conservation officers, security and facilities management
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