Title: Building Services Assistant
Reports To: Chief of Building Operations
Pay Type: Full-Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, 40 hrs/week
Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education
Benefits: Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off, Holiday Pay, Museum Membership and Discounts
Work Schedule: TBD
Work Location: Museum Properties, non-smoking facilities
Complete assigned work orders in a proper and timely fashion
Move furniture, boxes and other large items as needed
Pickup and delivery of items between museum buildings
Set up and break down tables, chairs and other equipment for meetings and events
First response to spills and other cleanup requests in galleries and grounds
Remove trash and litter from museum grounds, buildings, entrances, etc, including trash removal from café area and keeping trash bins emptied and clean
Ensure work areas and administrative offices are clean
Check and replenish supplies in public and staff restrooms including soap, towels, paper, etc.; clean restrooms throughout day
Water plants, clean drains
Wash docks, freight elevators, landings, and doormats
Wash and clean museum vehicles as needed
Launder dust mops and dusting rags
Set and remove recycling bins on specified pickup days; deliver bins to museum locations as needed
Assist engineers in conducting routine repairs, maintenance and painting, as needed
Perform other routine housekeeping and maintenance tasks
Perform other related duties and assignments as required, at the direction of buildings and grounds supervisory staff
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Must be able to lift 75 lbs or more and able to perform a variety of physical tasks involving lifting, bending, stooping and moving furniture and other large items
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and meet the requirements for operating a museum vehicle
Must be able to work evenings and weekends when needed and be available for emergencies
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Prior general maintenance experience desirable
Must be able to work with minimum supervision
Send resume to Human Resources, Job 20-117BG, P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826; Fax 713-639-7508 or email: jobs@mfah.org.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, visit our website at http://mfah.org/about/careers/.