POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for duties relating to the daily upkeep of the museum's facilities and grounds. The Maintenance Assistant may also be required to respond at the museum in the event of weather or security concerns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, changing light bulbs, and other building maintenance tasks.
- Plows snow and shovels and de-ices walkways and other access points, roofs, etc.
- Performs lawn and grounds maintenance including mowing, raking, weed whacking, etc.
- Reports issues to the Maintenance Manager regarding necessary repairs, needed supplies, safety concerns, etc., and works to resolve the issues.
- Monitors system conditions such as: fuel quantity, HVAC controls, lighting equipment, generator log, and takes appropriate action.
- May respond to alarms and resolve issues. Ensures building security by closing and securing all windows and doors, setting alarms, etc.
- Performs regular safety, security, and systems checks on all buildings and grounds.
- Assists with special event logistics such as setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, road sign postings on event days, assisting with parking logistics, etc.
- Assists as needed with daily/weekly cleaning of assigned areas, including trash removal and recycling, dusting desks, tables and other furniture, dust mop hallways, vacuum carpets, wash floors, clean and replenish restrooms, wash entry glass, vacuum and operate self-powered floor cleaning machine, spot clean/clean woodwork and walls as necessary, spot clean/clean carpets as necessary, dust mopboards/doors as necessary, clean windows/blinds as necessary, polishing woodwork, etc.
- Runs museum-related errands on and off property.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:
- At least two (2) years of prior related experience, preferably in building maintenance and/or the building trades, required
Education Requirements Considered Essential:
- High School Diploma or the equivalent, or the equivalent in related work experience and the skills necessary to perform the duties of the position
- Post-secondary training in the building trades strongly preferred
- Basic mechanical ability, the ability to operate facilities and maintenance equipment (tractors, lawn mowers, forklift, scissor lifts, etc.) and light carpentry knowledge preferred
- IT/Networking knowledge a plus
