Facilities and Operations Assistant

Mac's List • Portland, OR

356d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Pittock Mansion is a 1914 historic house museum and one of Portland's top tourist destinations. Pittock Mansion Society, a private nonprofit organization, collaborates with the City of Portland, Parks, and Recreation, to operate the Mansion. The premises include the Mansion, the Gate Lodge, and the Garage with beautiful gardens adjacent to the Pittock Viewpoint. Our mission at Pittock Mansion Society is to inspire understanding and stewardship of Portland history through the Mansion, its collections, and programs. The organization, under new leadership, is at an exciting juncture of strategic growth and reimagination, having laid out a new transformation vision, Pittock 2.0, which aims to make the museum a relevant history institution, a dynamic destination, and a key community partner. As part of the new vision, Pittock Mansion wants to develop and offer a new series of special programs and events for the public as well as coordinate and host internal and external events such as VIP receptions, exhibit-related receptions, lectures, seasonal events for families and kids as well as rentals of the premises by external groups.

Requirements

• Experience with similar custodial or general maintenance roles preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and meet set expectations but work independently with little or no supervision on a day-to-day basis.
• Regularity of onsite presence.
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to work with staff across the organization.
• Reliability and Punctuality.
• Eye for detail and proactive problem solver.
• Flexibility in scheduling based on organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming and dusting of interior rooms and spaces that includes baseboard cleaning, decorative rails, windowsills, light fixtures, and hard surfaces in all three buildings.
• Cleaning of interior and exterior windows that are accessible.
• Cleaning of all non-artifact materials in the mansion and gate lodge including interpretive panels, stanchions, and props inside buildings.
• Monitoring the historic plumbing fixtures in all three buildings to assess potential leaks and notifying DOFO to submit work orders as needed.
• Terrace sweeping.
• Cleaning and removing debris from reachable areas of gutter and drains, including unclogging and snaking drains on terraces.
• Vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning under furniture.
• Dusting and cleaning of chandeliers and exterior light fixtures in the mansion and gate lodge.
• Cleaning/mopping back stairwells and hallways in the mansion and gate lodge.
• Changing light bulbs in all three buildings.
• Cleaning of grounds interpretive panels and graffiti removal.
• Cobwebbing and pest control monitoring in all three buildings.
• Take out recycling and garbage in the gift store receiving area and the Gate Lodge to dumpsters.
• Open the gate to the park grounds and pick up trash at the entrance of the grounds.
• Second 'on call' list contact person for Pittock Mansion Security Alarm System.
• Direct outside technicians and service repair if PP&R staff is not available.
• Assist museum staff and visitors in emergency situations and help with incident reports.
• Assist the museum staff with exhibition installation and take down.
• Assist other departmental staff for programs, special events, and rental set up and tear down.
• Dispose, move, and build office furniture and equipment for staff as directed by the DOFO.
• Ensure water delivery to the three buildings. Monitor water use and order.
• Help with shipment and other deliveries to the offices as needed.
• Supporting DOFO regarding checking and determining if the Mansion will close or remain open during inclement weather.
• Add and remove minor hardware in buildings.

Benefits

• Part-time hourly position with an hourly rate of $22-24.
• Average of 20 hours/week.
• Opportunity to work in a historic and culturally significant environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees