Facilities & Events Assistant
About The Position
The Facilities & Events Assistant supports the Facilities, Events, and Garden & Grounds teams at Ganna Walska Lotusland. The role involves a wide variety of work related to preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs, event support, and assistance in the garden. Most of the time is dedicated to Facilities work, followed by support for Events and meetings, and then Garden and Grounds care. Responsibilities may include assisting with the maintenance of historic buildings; maintaining outdoor hardscape, walkways, and decorative features such as ponds and swimming pools; helping set up and break down events; and providing labor support in the gardens. The position requires initiative, the ability to work independently, flexibility across departments, and professional communication with staff, vendors, and event clients.
Requirements
- Proficiency in the use of hand tools and power equipment, including safe operating practices.
- Ability to properly maintain and store tools and supplies.
- Ability to follow provided best practices when treating artifacts throughout the property.
- Ability to repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Comfort using email, work-ticket tools, and scheduling tools.
- Flexibility to work across multiple departments.
- Ability to work outdoors in different seasonal elements and dress appropriately for the day’s temperature.
- Ability to safely operate powered and unpowered tools and equipment and follow instructions and warning labels for chemicals and equipment.
- Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintaining the garden’s water features.
- Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on grounds and facilities equipment, including gas- and electric-powered small-engine equipment, tractors, and trucks.
- Perform assigned maintenance and corrective repairs on structures, utilities, and Lotusland facilities.
- Keep the historic workshop and storage areas clean and orderly, including handling trash and recycling.
- Inform the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor of needed supplies.
- Follow safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when required.
- Monitor for and help trap rodents in buildings, using preventative measures to remove them.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance performed.
- Collaborate with Events staff on setting up, supporting, and breaking down tables, chairs, supplies, and other items for meetings and events.
- Work independently with facilities, garden, and events staff.
- Occasionally assist with garden labor under the direction of garden staff.
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and accountability in assigned duties.
- Maintain professional conduct and positive communication with staff, vendors, and event clients.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a match after two years, up to 5%.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
