Facility Associate (Full-Time) - Hunter Museum of American Art

The Facility Associate has an important "hands on" role in the successful functioning of the Hunter Museum Campus and is responsible for assisting in the operation of all facilities. This position assists with the museum operations and objectives of the Maintenance/Facilities department, assists the Special Events department in executing rental events, works with the coordination of various other departments, as well as ensures proper preservation of all museum equipment through the implementation of accepted safety procedures to safeguard staff, visitors, and museum property.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in the maintenance and general cleaning of the buildings, grounds, and systems.

1. Daily inspections and repairs of museum campuses, buildings and grounds.
2. Ensuring the Café is cleaned prior to the start of the week and immediately following an event. Inspection of cleanliness made daily.
3. Assist in the management of our recycling program.
4. Manage work orders and department workflow.
5. Maintain a professional relationship with vendors and contractors.
6. Work with both the Facility Assistant Manager and Facility Manager in adhering to annual facility/maintenance budget.
7. Assist the Special Events Department with any facility needs during event rentals.
8. Assist the Education Department with both internal and external events.
9. Assist with opening and closing of museum as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead through example and positive attitude.
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in the many phases of facility operations
• Experience using tools and performing general repairs and maintenance.
• Good computer skills including technology, audio visual and iPad.
• High school diploma/GED preferred; minimum of 2 years progressively responsible experience in related field.
• Some college preferred; comprehensive documented knowledge of methods and techniques of the trade (facilities, maintenance, safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, standing, squatting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing (ladders), reaching above the shoulders and lifting up to 80lbs. Transporting of moderately heavy objects such as furniture, file cabinets, equipment, boxes, etc. will be required.

Full-time, hourly (40 hours/week, $15.80/hour); must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and be on-call after hours to respond to emergency situations

Candidates as asked to submit an application online at huntermuseum.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

The Hunter Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer