Seasonal Facilities Assistant
20 days ago
Richmond
Job Description The Seasonal Facilities Assistant supports multiple departments to ensure an extraordinary guest experience during fluctuating visitation, seasonal work needs, rental event preparations and special event support and execution. This position assists in day-to-day functions throughout the Garden campus, including custodial cleaning duties, preparation, and coordination for private and public events and exhibits under the supervision of the Director of Operations. Visitation, event schedules, seasonal needs, and priority tasks will determine assignments and hours divided among these support departments. This is a temporary position working during Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights from September through February. Responsibilities and Requirements • Assist in maintaining the highest aesthetic standard for the Garden by cleaning and sanitizing Garden facilities and grounds., • Collect and remove litter, trash, and recycling from facilities and grounds., • Clean and disinfect restroom facilities, public spaces, and staff work areas., • Dust and clean furniture, windows, and other surfaces., • Performs deep cleaning tasks, such as carpet and floor cleaning, window washing, or scrubbing hard-to-reach areas., • Maintain cleaning and consumable supplies in facilities, working areas, storage areas, and equipment., • Report any issues, safety hazards, or areas in need of major repairs or attention to management., • Assist in setting up and cleaning for events, meetings, or special functions, including set-up and breakdown of tents, tables, chairs, etc., for all ongoing events., • Move and transport supplies and delivery items between campus facilities, • Install and disassemble garden exhibits, including: Light installation, display setup, construction for securing displays, running extension cords, etc., • Provide information and directions to visitors and guests of the Garden, or appropriately direct them to the Robins Visitors Center for assistance, • General repair and maintenance of all structures, vehicles, equipment, and utilities, • Maintain accurate maintenance records, • Assist with special construction and maintenance projects, • Use departmental communication tools effectively and correctly, including set-up sheets, scheduling task lists, clock-in computers, and radios, • Respond to requests of all departments/staff members for Operations assistance, as directed by the supervisor., • Delivers excellent customer service in all facets of work., • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail., • Able to move from task to task and remain flexible to changing assignments as needed., • Required to have a flexible work schedule and willing and able to work weekends and evenings as required by the dynamic special event schedule., • Acts as a contact person in case of emergencies and reports the situation to appropriate parties, using required reporting procedures, as well as contacting 911 for assistance when needed., • Familiarity with the safe use of common hand tools., • Ability to use common digital and electronic communication systems., • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse others in a team environment., • Must be able to work for extended periods in one location, standing, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, lifting, and transporting supplies by hand or by cart., • Must be able and willing to walk the Garden grounds and move readily between buildings and outside areas., • Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly., • Must be willing to work in all weather conditions based on the given assignment. Education and Experience • High school education or GED required, • Familiarity with standard commercial cleaning practices, • 1 year of prior experience working with the public in a hospitality setting is preferred Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees. We support the diversity and inclusion policy adopted by The American Public Gardens Association: to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated.Founded in 1984, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a nonprofit garden located in Richmond, Virginia’s Lakeside neighborhood. The Garden encompasses 82 acres, four lakes, 5,500 unique taxa of plants within 15 distinct outdoor gardens, 11 major buildings including a conservatory and greenhouse, plus an 80-acre branch site, the Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve. Annually, Lewis Ginter engages over 17,000 students in innovative and exciting educational programs. This cadre of identified learners is just a fraction of the more than 400,000 annual visitors to the Garden. In recent years, the Garden has been honored with inclusion in several top ten lists for botanical gardens in North America.\r\n\r\nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees. We support the diversity and inclusion policy adopted by The American Public Gardens Association: to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated.