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[Talent Pool] Environmental Services & Event Support Technician, On Call

2 days ago

Seattle

Job DescriptionInterested in part time custodial opportunities with SAM? SAM's Facilities department maintains a pool of On Call Environmental Services & Event Support Technicians to support fluctuating needs at different times throughout the year. Should you want to join our Environmental Services Talent Pool for consideration for future On Call openings, please submit your resume here. When we find ourselves in need of additional On Call talent, we'll reach out to this Talent Pool to gauge interest and availability. Curious if this position might be the right fit for you? Read on for the position details! Environmental Services & Event Support Technician, On Call ROLE OVERVIEW: The Environmental Services & Event Support Technician is responsible providing basic and specialty cleaning, as well as room set-up services across all three sites. You'll be the guardian of the museum's pristine appearance, with a meticulous eye for detail and standard for cleanliness to keep all areas of SAM in safe and clean condition - galleries, hallways, inside/outside public spaces, meeting rooms, offices, and storage areas. Work is performed both independently and in teams in accordance with facility standards and procedures. Event Support staff assist with the smooth and safe running of events at the Seattle Art Museum. They may perform roles such as event furniture setup and teardown, restroom and floor care maintenance before, during, and after the event, portering, manual work, and other general duties as required. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Facilities & Environmental Services Manager COMPENSATION: $21.26 / hour WORK SCHEDULE: This role is staffed by multiple staff members over three shifts daily. However, the needs of the role and support of the department or organization may require adjusted scheduled work as directed by your supervisor. BENEFITS: On-Call SAM Staff have access to an onsite fitness facility and SAM’s museum library, can access a no-cost Employee Assistance Program resource, enjoy a 20% discount at the SAM Museum Shop and a 15% discount at SAM’s MARKET cafe, receive 2 SAM guest passes per quarter worked, can access 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home per year, and accrue paid sick leave at a rate of .0385 per hour worked. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Environmental Services • Perform routine cleaning, dusting, washing, and mopping, • Supply stocking in restrooms and throughout the facility, • Work both independently and in teams in accordance with facility standards and procedures, • This position is responsible for continuously demonstrating proficiency in cleaning skills and program support, • Environmental Services delivers customer service by providing emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning, • Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning associated with various shift assignments of the facility, including but not limited to, cleaning, dusting, and 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, • Pick up, transport, and removal of compost, recycling, and waste, • Hard surface floor care including dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping, carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning and vacuuming, • Expected to perform work operating 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, • Cleans and maintains carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with position, • Consistently and routinely demonstrate both knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain the department’s established safety and quality standards, • Inspect the assigned work areas and report any burnt-out lights, non-working fixtures, graffiti, or minor damage such as scratches, gouges, and marks, and reporting those needs as per departmental procedures, • Work with the Security Division in the protection of the building and its contents 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 as needed, • Perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber, buffer, burnisher, and John Deere Gator vehicle, • Monitors ES supplies and equipment and informs ES Supervisor of low stock and broken equipment, • Assists with monitoring museum spaces to ensure proper cleaning practices are being carried out by ES teamEvent Support, • Conversion of facility equipment and rooms in support of program setup and restoration to daily operating mode, • Assists, as assigned, with the movement of equipment or materials during set up and break down of events, ensuring that events are setup in a timely manner and to the expectations of customer, • Assists with the cleaning of an event site prior to and after close of the event, e.g. litter picking, cleaning and tidying, restroom cleaning, porter service, spill response, as well as general cleaning and maintenance are done throughout events, • Perform or direct room conversions according to written floor plan and/or direction from the ES Supervisor, Manager, or Event Coordinator, • Room conversions may include (but not limited to) setting or removing tables and chairs in accordance with event needs and provided checklists and floorplans, • Minimum of (1) year experience in janitorial/environmental services in a commercial, institutional, hospitality, or healthcare setting, • Excellent housekeeping skills with a sharp eye for detail, • Must also be able to communicate reliably via email and text messaging, • Demonstrated knowledge of basic cleaning techniques, proper storage methods, inventory control, and ordering procedures, • Ability to learn policies and procedures as applicable to Environmental Services duties and knowledge of the protection and preservation of works of art, • Ability to interact with the public and with co-workers professionally and tactfully, • Basic computer literacy, • Able to work independently or as part of a team PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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. 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 VBt0mXxsQg

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