Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant

Seattle Art Museum•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant is responsible for basic and specialty cleaning, and room set-up services across all sites. SAM is seeking great talent to join us on our journey as we boldly reimagine what we can and should be. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.

Requirements

One year experience in janitorial/environmental services in a commercial, institutional , hospitality, or healthcare setting
Orientation towards customer service
Excellent housekeeping skills with a sharp eye for detail
Ability to operate environmental services equipment
Ability to understand, read, write and speak English clearly in person and over radio system
Communicate reliably via email and text messaging
Ability to learn policies and procedures as applicable to Environmental Services duties and knowledge of the protection and preservation of works of art
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to interact with the public and with co-workers professionally and tactfully
Basic computer literacy
Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in a critical or secure environment

Responsibilities

Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning associated with various shift assignments of the facility, including but not limited to, cleaning, dusting, mopping, polishing of bathroom fixtures, counters, doors, furniture, high and low surfaces, partitions, sinks, showers, stainless steel, tables, walls, woodwork, and washing of mirrors, glass, and windows
Stock supplies in restrooms and throughout the facility
Work in accordance with facility standards and procedures
Provide emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning
Pick up, transport, and removal of compost, recycling, and waste
Perform hard surface floor care including dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping
Complete carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning, vacuuming, and use of a carpet extractor
Operate cleaning equipment such as battery-powered electric and manual equipment, gas and electric blowers, mechanical floor polishers and scrubbers, brooms, dusters, vacuums, and wet mops
Clean and maintain carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with position
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain established safety and quality standards
Inspect assigned work areas and report per departmental procedures any burnt-out lights, non-working fixtures, graffiti, or minor damage such as scratches, gouges, and marks
Support the Security Department by immediately reporting anything out of the ordinary regarding the condition of the art and the integrity of locked or alarmed spaces
Provide support during periods of severe weather, building emergencies, and evacuations
Perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber, buffer, burnisher, and John Deere Gator vehicle
Monitor supplies and equipment and reports needs to supervisor
Maintain radio connection to event coordinators, security and other staff for the duration of the event to ensure timely responses for calls requesting departmental support.
Support the movement of equipment and materials during set up and break down of events, ensuring that events are set-up in a timely manner and according to specifications.
Assist with the cleaning of event location prior to, during, and after event, including trash and recycling management, cleaning and tidying, restroom maintenance, spill response, and general upkeep
Perform or direct room conversions according to written floor plan including setting or removing tables, chairs and other in-house furniture
Ensure furniture storage areas are organized