Facilities & Events Assistant
About The Position
The Facilities & Events Assistant supports the Facilities, Events and Garden & Grounds teams. This role requires initiative and the ability to work independently while performing a wide variety of tasks related to preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs, event support, and garden assistance. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to assisting with the maintenance of historic buildings; maintaining outdoor garden hardscape, walkways, and decorative features such as ponds and swimming pools; assisting with the setup and breakdown of events and providing labor support in the gardens. Most of the time in this role will be dedicated to Facilities work, followed by support for Events and meetings, and lastly Garden and Grounds care and related activities.
Requirements
- Proficient in use and safe practices of various hand tools and power equipment.
- Properly maintains and stores tools and supplies.
- Follow provided “best practice” in the treatment of artifacts throughout the property.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly, (50 lb. minimum lifting requirement). Such as tables, chairs, umbrellas, bases, furniture, pop-up tents, and misc. items.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
- Comfortable with email, work ticket tools, and scheduling tools.
- Flexible with working between multiple departments.
- Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and accountability in assigned duties.
Responsibilities
- Assists with maintaining the water features of the garden.
- As assigned, performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs of grounds and facilities equipment (including gas and electric powered small engine equipment, tractor, truck, etc.).
- As assigned, performs maintenance and corrective repairs of structures, utilities and related Lotusland’s facilities.
- Maintains the historic workshop and storage areas in a clean and orderly manner. Tasks may include; trash & recycling.
- Informs Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
- Follows safety precautions and wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
- Monitors and helps trap rodents in buildings and uses preventative measures to remove rodents from buildings.
- Keeps detailed reports of all maintenance performed.
- Collaborates with Events staff on the set-up, support, and breakdown of tables, chairs, supplies, etc. for meetings and events.
- Able to work independently with facilities, garden and events staff.
- On occasion, assist with labor within the garden, under the direction of the garden staff.
- Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and accountability in assigned duties – RJ
- Maintains professional conduct and positive communication with staff, vendors, and event clients.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision.
- Voluntary life insurance, 403(b) Retirement plans, with a match after 2-years and up to 5%.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
