Facilities Technician - Island Grove Event Center - Seasonal

Salary: $12.32 - $17.28 hourly

Job Summary:

Facility Technicians are responsible to set up facilities (e.g., tables and chairs) for special events and/or programs as well as being a department representative for evening events and to keep the Island Grove buildings clean and well maintained before, during and after events.  They are also responsible for regular cleaning and maintenance including scheduled deep cleaning, as well as performing some minor maintenance tasks consisting of basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall and minor repairs to the facilities.  The exact work days and shift assignments have not yet been determined, so candidates must be available to work a day shift or an evening shift as well as some scheduled overtime, working as late as 12:00 a.m., occasionally.  Days off will be mid-week and successful candidates must be available to work both Saturday and Sunday.  

Responsibilities primarily fall into two areas:  custodial and setup/teardown.  Specifically the Facility Technicians are responsible to set up facilities (e.g., tables and chairs) for special events and/or programs as well as being a department representative for evening events and to keep the Island Grove buildings clean and well maintained before, during and after events.  They are also responsible for regular cleaning and maintenance including scheduled deep cleaning, as well as performing some minor maintenance tasks consisting of basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall and minor repairs to the facilities.  

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

• 2 years related experience within public facilities desired;
• Knowledge of maintenance and minor repair as it relates to public buildings;
• Previous experience with large events (e.g., arenas) highly desired;
• Excellent customer service skills.

Essential Functions:

• Follow written and/or verbal instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public;
• Ability to work along with and/or in groups;
• Work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and evenings when work demands;
• To handle difficult situations using tact, patience and good judgment;
• Operate small equipment such as power tools, shop equipment, lifts, etc., as well as larger equipment including fork lift, loader, skid steer, etc.
• Attend safety sessions and keep informed about safety and emergency procedures;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Works in varied weather conditions;
• May have some exposure to chemicals, electrical and plumbing materials;
• May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual labor and requires prolonged standing and walking;
• Able to lift 60 lbs. on a frequent basis;
• Manual dexterity enough to operate cleaning equipment, move objects, operate hand and power tools, move and bend, twist and stoop, climb ladders in the performance of job duties;
• Vision enough to perform such functions when identifying materials to complete maintenance tasks;
• Mobility enough to walk over uneven, rocky surfaces.

Salary : $12 - $17