Department Overview: The Montana Department of Commerce works with statewide and local partners, private industry, and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Montana. The Department works to improve the state's economy through business creation, expansion, retention, and diversification of the state's economic base; provides direct technical assistance, grants and loans for Montana's entrepreneurs, businesses and their employees; strengthens the economy through the promotion of tourism development, promoting and protecting historic sites, and marketing Montana as a travel and filmmaking destination; promotes access to new markets, both foreign and domestic, for Montana goods and services; provides financing for homeownership and rental assistance opportunities for Montana families; and develops and improves public infrastructure and housing for Montana citizens by providing grants and technical assistance to Montana communities and counties. Department of Commerce values their employees and here are some of the core competencies that the Department believes in: Commitment, Communication, Initiative and Accountability, Influence, Personal Effectiveness, and Thinking and Problem Solving. Job Overview: The Montana Heritage Commission preserves and manages historic resources in Virginia City and Nevada City and promotes the appreciation of history through quality visitor experience. The MHC is hiring 1 seasonal short-term worker not to exceed 90 workdays. Weekends and extended hours are required with the season beginning mid-May and ending in September (Labor Day). 2026 Season Training week- May 19th- 22nd Season- May 23rd - Sept. 7th Collections Department Custodian Tasks - Wash windows / door glass daily for all displays - Dust and wipe glass displays and get bugs out of front windows - Sweep floors, remove trash from public areas - Clean plexiglass barriers - Clean cobwebs inside visible windows, dust display cases - Cleaning and handling of artifacts - Assist Customer Service Associates as needed - Other duties as assigned - giving train crew lunch break (driving train) Employees must be flexible in order to work varied shifts as well as a variety of concessions. Shared housing provided for employees who stay the whole season (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day). Resume is required. Please make sure the resume is attached, prior to uploading, by checking the box next to the attachment that is marked "relevant". The resume must be attached in order to be considered for this position. If your online application does not have the required attachment, this will result in your application being considered incomplete and removed from further consideration. This position is open until it is filled and applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. Qualifications - External The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of job-related experience. Other combinations of equivalent education and experience may be considered. Title: Collections Department Custodian Location: Virginia City Requisition ID: 26140047
