Operations Support Representative
About The Position
The Adler Planetarium is seeking an Operations Support Representative to join our dynamic team located on Chicago's Museum Campus. This role assists in the daily operation of the museum and surrounding grounds. This is a union position with the Adler Planetarium Workers United, AFSCME Council 31. This individual will also be responsible for: Conducting walkthroughs of the building and surrounding grounds - communicating or addressing maintenance issues accordingly. Maintaining outside grounds daily for cleanliness and lawn maintenance (weeding, mowing, trimming, and watering) as well as powerwashing and assisting with snow and ice removal as needed. Receiving, recording, communicating, and distributing mail, packages, and freight internally to Adler staff and onsite vendors. Setting up and resetting for special activities, meetings, and events, including but not limited to moving tables, chairs, stanchions, and signs. Assembly, installation, and disposal of furniture and equipment; patching and painting walls and ceilings; performing minor building repairs as needed; and completing electronic work orders. Providing operational and office support, including inspecting Adler-owned vehicles, maintaining the coffee machine, restocking copier paper, and tracking inventory of supplies for first aid kits, office supplies, and general building maintenance.
Requirements
- Flexible availability - weekdays, weekends, and holidays included
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of work experience in grounds-keeping, custodial, general maintenance, painting, or a similar field.
- Strong attention to detail in organization, prioritization of tasks, inspections, communication, and following written and verbal instructions.
- Basic computer skills and experience with web searching and using office software, or a strong aptitude for learning new technology.
- Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and precautions.
- Able to carry and handle loads of up to 50lbs, move furniture and carts.
- Able to use a ladder and/or lift with appropriate training.
- Capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with patching and/or painting walls and ceilings is preferred.
- Experience using Google Suite and/or a work order system (CMMS).
Responsibilities
- Conducting walkthroughs of the building and surrounding grounds - communicating or addressing maintenance issues accordingly.
- Maintaining outside grounds daily for cleanliness and lawn maintenance (weeding, mowing, trimming, and watering) as well as powerwashing and assisting with snow and ice removal as needed.
- Receiving, recording, communicating, and distributing mail, packages, and freight internally to Adler staff and onsite vendors.
- Setting up and resetting for special activities, meetings, and events, including but not limited to moving tables, chairs, stanchions, and signs.
- Assembly, installation, and disposal of furniture and equipment; patching and painting walls and ceilings; performing minor building repairs as needed; and completing electronic work orders.
- Providing operational and office support, including inspecting Adler-owned vehicles, maintaining the coffee machine, restocking copier paper, and tracking inventory of supplies for first aid kits, office supplies, and general building maintenance.
Benefits
- 7 to 25-hour workweek
- Eligible to accrue up to 6 vacation days per year
- 3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)
- Eligible to earn time and a half for working on any of the 7 Adler observed holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter flexible spending account
- 403B plan with Adler match
- Adler's match is 100% vested immediately
- Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire
- Network of Support through our EAP programs
- Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues
- Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services
- Free subscription to the Calm Premium app
- Employee Loan Program
- Discounted Onsite Parking Program
- Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
