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Seattle Art Museum

Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant

5 days ago

Seattle

Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for basic and specialty cleaning, and room set-up services across all sites. Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to: Environmental Services • Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning associated with various shift assignments of the facility, including but not limited to, cleaning, dusting, mopping, polishing of bathroom fixtures, counters, doors, furniture, high and low surfaces, partitions, sinks, showers, stainless steel, tables, walls, woodwork, and washing of mirrors, glass, and windows, • Stock supplies in restrooms and throughout the facility, • Work in accordance with facility standards and procedures, • Provide emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning, • Pick up, transport, and removal of compost, recycling, and waste, • Perform hard surface floor care including dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping, • Complete carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning, vacuuming, and use of a carpet extractor, • Operate cleaning equipment such as battery-powered electric and manual equipment, gas and electric blowers, mechanical floor polishers and scrubbers, brooms, dusters, vacuums, and wet mops, • Clean and maintain carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with position, • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain established safety and quality standards, • Inspect assigned work areas and report per departmental procedures any burnt-out lights, non-working fixtures, graffiti, or minor damage such as scratches, gouges, and marks, • Support the Security Department by immediately reporting anything out of the ordinary regarding the condition of the art and the integrity of locked or alarmed spaces, • Provide support during periods of severe weather, building emergencies, and evacuations, • Perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber, buffer, burnisher, and John Deere Gator vehicle, • Monitor supplies and equipment and reports needs to supervisor Event Support, • Maintain radio connection to event coordinators, security and other staff for the duration of the event to ensure timely responses for calls requesting departmental support., • Support the movement of equipment and materials during set up and break down of events, ensuring that events are set-up in a timely manner and according to specifications., • Assist with the cleaning of event location prior to, during, and after event, including trash and recycling management, cleaning and tidying, restroom maintenance, spill response, and general upkeep, • Perform or direct room conversions according to written floor plan including setting or removing tables, chairs and other in-house furniture BENEFITS Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan, dental, vision, and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAM’s 403b retirement plan. Following 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation and provides an employer match program. Historically, this contribution has been made annually. Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation, PSST, bereavement leave, and jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 paid floating holiday, a subsidized unlimited Orca card, onsite fitness facility, and an EAP. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming. ABOUT SAM Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers. WE ARE LOOKING FOR Required Qualifications • One year experience in janitorial/environmental services in a commercial, institutional, hospitality, or healthcare setting, • Orientation towards customer service, • Excellent housekeeping skills with a sharp eye for detail, • Ability to operate environmental services equipment, • Ability to understand, read, write and speak English clearly in person and over radio system, • Communicate reliably via email and text messaging, • Ability to learn policies and procedures as applicable to Environmental Services duties and knowledge of the protection and preservation of works of art, • Able to work independently or as part of a team, • Ability to interact with the public and with co-workers professionally and tactfully, • Basic computer literacy, • Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance Preferred Qualifications The schedule for this is role is variable. However, the needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as directed by your supervisor. WORK CONDITIONS Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Workspaces may include outdoor areas. Position involves working with biohazards, hazardous chemicals, and cleaning agents. Stationary Work: Approximately 5% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 95%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required. Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, and co-workers is necessary. Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork. Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary. Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling: Ability to transport up to twenty-five (25) pounds of equipment and supplies and fifty (50) pounds with assistance. ACCOMODATION If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at . The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact . For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation. Celebrating difference. At Seattle Art Museum, our members, visitors, and local community come from all walks of life, and so do our employees, volunteers, and interns. The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission: connecting art to life. Our mission and vision call us to be responsive to a multitude of cultural contexts and lived experiences, and as such, our Strategic Plan directly addresses the role art plays in empowering and elevating social justice movements, and promoting structural change to further equity in our society. SAM is particularly dedicated to racial equity in the workplace, because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to both historical and present inequities. We know that equity is not a single fixed destination, it’s ongoing reckoning. As SAM continually strives to be a more inclusive and equitable workplace, we are particularly interested in engaging with those who have been historically underrepresented in the museum field. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we celebrate difference. SAM is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at . The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of the role. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact . For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation. We encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We encourage you to submit an application, even if your experience doesn’t feel like a 100% match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they don't see themselves meeting or exceeding every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others. Requirements for employment. In order to be employed by the Seattle Art Museum, you must reside in the state of Washington. Employment at SAM is contingent upon successful clearing and maintenance of clearance in both a federal and state criminal background check. Want to learn more? If you haven't already, check out our Careers page for more on working at SAM. Though we'd love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates, inquiries about hiring timeline, or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role, our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding! Powered by JazzHR Gz104XAhzS

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