FACILITIES ASSOCIATE

San Diego Natural Histo • San Diego, CA

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategic plan focused on encouraging a love for nature, levering science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to be here for nature.

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking a reliable, attentive, detail-oriented Facilities Associate to assist with daily operations and the security and care of the facility. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a wide range of responsibilities and tasks, has excellent communication skills, and possesses good judgement.

Requirements

• Proven team player with strong communication skills and customer service skills who is approachable and responsive.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intuitive decision-making and response.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, climbing (stairs & ladders), crawling and lifting of moderately heavy loads up to 50lbs.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean vehicle operation record.
• Current Guard Card certification through BSIS.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Able to work a Sunday-Thursday schedule regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular building walk-throughs checking that areas are secure and ensure building systems are functioning properly (HVAC, water pumps, elevators/lifts, generator, fire suppression systems, pest control, elevators/lifts).
• Reception of all contractors for scheduled work or emergency repairs – Providing access, directing to work area, communicating the issue and what is needed, following up with the Facilities Manager on results or additional needs.
• Receiving, logging and distributing Museum deliveries.
• Ensuring trash/recycling and paper shredding bins are available and ready for pick-up.
• Check for fire hazards (fire extinguisher checks, kitchen equipment, heaters, pilot lights).
• Support Museum vehicle check-out and parking reservations.
• Assisting with access card creation and key distribution.
• Monitor security cameras and safety/security patrols, including providing escort for staff working with cash.
• Respond to emergency situations within and directly outside of the Museum (fire alarms, medical emergencies, natural disasters, etc.).
• Perform table, chair and equipment set-up/tear-down for Museum events and programs.
• Assist with security functions such as crowd control and ID checks for 21+ events.
• Complete full incident reports for documentation of Museum incidents with guests, staff and volunteers.
• Assist with building maintenance projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance
• vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

What This Job Offers

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