Facilities Assistant

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center • Waterford, CT

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Medal of the Arts and two time Tony Award-winning Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is the country's preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and new voices for the stage. From its 11-acre campus in Waterford, Connecticut, the O'Neill has been home to more than 1000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists. O'Neill programs include the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Critics Institute, National Puppetry Conference, The Young Playwrights Festival, Cabaret & Performance Conference and the National Theater Institute, which offers six credit-earning undergraduate training programs. The O'Neill is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell, the artists telling those stories, the staff supporting our work, and the audiences in our theaters. We strive to cultivate a healthy and diverse community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps foster safety, civility, and respect for all people.

Requirements

• Some professional experience in facilities or maintenance.
• Comfortable working with power tools.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests from staff, artists, and guests promptly and professionally.
• Assist with landscaping and maintenance of the 11-acre O’Neill property, including: mowing and edging lawns, mulching, pruning bushes and gardens, etc.
• Assist in routine upkeep of all interior and exterior spaces by performing preventative maintenance and repair.
• Perform daily general clean up of all areas as directed by gathering and emptying trash and service restrooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed