Maintenance Assistant, Split Rock Lighthouse

Minnesota Historical Society • Two Harbors, MN

7d • $20 • Onsite

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees