Maintenance Assistant, Split Rock Lighthouse

Minnesota Historical SocietyTwo Harbors, MN
$20Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to perform maintenance activities at Split Rock Lighthouse, ensuring that the historic site buildings, including visitor center, are maintained at a high level of quality and safety for the staff and visiting public.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent with demonstrated experience in facilities maintenance and repair.
  • Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment, and the ability to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, including scaffolding and rigging equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing, by phone, and in person with team members, contractors, and vendors.
  • Basic experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain building structures, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and grounds and building maintenance equipment.
  • Working knowledge of grounds keeping and horticulture practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to be self-motivated.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Willingness to work occasionally 10 hour days
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google software and email.
  • Ability to maintain electronic and written records and to complete assigned reports.
  • Physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform a wide variety of job tasks.
  • Ability and willingness to climb ladders and enter enclosed spaces.
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds rarely, 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to walk long distances regularly, and to perform exterior duties in all Minnesota climate extremes.
  • Ability to work from approximately May 1 - October 30; approximately 24-30 hours weekly.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • Awareness of the need to maintain buildings and grounds in such a way as to maintain historical integrity of site, while at the same time prolonging the life of the facility.
  • Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain historic building structures, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Experience in historic and modern methods and practices of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks.
  • Ability and motivation to study historical reference materials related to preservation of historic buildings and sites.
  • Experience working at a museum, historic site, or comparable setting.
  • Ability to negotiate service contracts, working with multiple facility contractors, remodeling, or restoration projects.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain in a safe and attractive manner, the grounds and buildings of the historic site which will include, but is not limited to: landscaping, trash and debris removal, and janitorial work
  • Maintain in a safe working condition the equipment throughout the site, including resale fixtures and janitorial equipment.

Benefits

  • Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution.
  • Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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