Facilities Assistant

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens • Muncie, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure the cleanliness of all buildings across Minnetrista’s 40-acre campus. Facilities include a 40,000 sq. ft. museum building, historic buildings, and additional staff/public buildings. Handle set-up and tear-down for internal and external events in collaboration with other staff and departments.

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; custodial experience preferred.
• Show strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail and a very good sense of urgency and priority.
• Demonstrate ability to work alone or in a group setting with others, regardless of age or background.
• Be self-motivated and able to follow directions accurately.
• To be successful in this position, an individual must be aligned with Minnetrista’s cultural values and visitor-centric focus.
• The incumbent ensures effective working relationships by cultivating and maintaining professional credibility with all staff, administration, and volunteers.
• The individual demonstrates maturity, sound judgment, positive attitude, and works collaboratively with peers and colleagues throughout the organization and community.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including various shifts over seven-day/week operations.
• Physical requirements including working outside in different types of weather conditions, as well as standing, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, crawling, and crouching at any given time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Possibility of some exposure to hazards and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Must be able to move about 40-acre main campus.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• custodial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are cleaned to a high standard, including trash removal, bathroom cleaning, light and medium-duty cleaning regularly, and deep cleaning as required.
• Complete timely and accurate set-ups, flips, and teardowns using diagrams provided; communicate with Facilities Manager, Facilities Supervisor, other Facilities Assistants, and other staff.
• Set up and troubleshoot A/V equipment in consultation with the Facilities Manager or Supervisor.
• Assist staff from all departments in the moving of oversized items.
• Open and close all buildings and gated outdoor spaces.
• Secure and lock all buildings and outdoor spaces upon closure and arm security systems where applicable.
• Perform all other duties required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED