Job Description:

Position Title: Facilities Worker, the Momentary
Position Type: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Division: Operations
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Building Manager, the Momentary

Position Summary
The facilities worker will oversee and perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings at various facilities/sites including minor carpentry, plumbing, and painting tasks; performs troubleshooting, makes repairs, and exercises discretion in all aspects of the job; maintains work logs for specific requirements; maintains clean, safe, and orderly work areas. The employee will be working with and taking direction from representatives from various departments hosting or coordinating events. The facility worker will perform a variety of duties to assist in preparing venues for guest use: provide access to venue by assisting/escorting vendors with load in and out, install event and facility set-ups and tear downs according to diagrams/written instructions, arrange furniture and equipment, empty garbage, and perform any other duties essential to the event as needed. Must be able to accommodate the changing requirements of events by working until setups and load in or load outs are completed. This may extend beyond scheduled work hours and late into the evening/morning. Although the position requires some scheduling flexibility, its work schedule is primarily 40 hours per week. This position is designed to provide an entry-level, hands-on work experience within the facility department.

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
• Setup and tear down of tables and seating for special events and internal meetings.
• Maintain standards, policies, and procedures as they relate to event setups, preventative maintenance, and recycle/garbage disposal.
• Install equipment (i.e. washer, dryers, micro wave, refrigerators, etc.) as needed.
• Assemble furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance of furniture, fixtures, and certain equipment.
• Perform minor carpentry, plumbing and painting tasks.
• Remove garbage/recycle material from collection points to compactors. Operate compactors.
• Janitorial duties as called upon.
• Maintains work logs for specific requirements.
• Maintains data logs for daily meter readings and equipment set points.
• Receive deliveries and distribute appropriately.
• Assist in the unloading and loading of independent contractors’ and vendors equipment.
• Assist with removal of garbage/recycle material around the loading dock
• Maintain an orderly and clean environment, both inside and outside of the loading dock
• Sorting and distribution of mail

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Traits:
• Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.
• Education sufficient to follow directions and instructions, both verbal and written, in English. Education sufficient to efficiently communicate in writing. High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of business.
• Enthusiasm about being a member of a team supporting a major new art museum with a strong guest-centered community dynamic.

Work Experience:
• Minimum of (2) years of facilities or maintenance experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Basic knowledge of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing and painting.
• Knowledge of standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities.
• Effectively use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operate standard receiving dock equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to trouble shoot/analyze problems with equipment and controls.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Ability to effectively contribute to a project team dynamic.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations.
• Operate a vehicle with manual shift.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires verbal and written conversation with others, sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, strenuous lifting/moving objects up to 100 pounds, and use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in and outside of museum spaces, offsite properties, construction areas, and in communities served. Work environment may include exposure to potentially hazardous chemical solutions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Incumbent must meet a flexible work schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends and available on-call for emergencies.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

The Momentary is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.