Purpose & Overview
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance, safety, and appearance of the City's historic property interior and exterior spaces.
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance, safety, and appearance of the City's historic property interior and exterior spaces.
Employment Standards:
General Responsibilities
Custodial
Custodial
- Perform general custodial tasks for the museums including trash and recycling removal, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, changing outdoor signs, maintaining light fixtures, washing windows, and minor construction projects.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, bathroom paper towels, light bulbs, and other maintenance supplies.
- Maintain and clean kitchen sinks, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and stove.
- Assist the Museum Manager with training and overseeing part-time staff and volunteers to help with custodial tasks.
- Monitor plumbing and electrical systems and make minor repairs as approved by Museum Director. Make recommendations for large repairs to Museum Director.
- Relocate telephones, computers, and other office equipment.
- Monitor security systems and notify security company of any issues.
- Inspect and monitor fire suppression sprinkler systems and report any issues to contractor and Museum Director. Conduct regular inspections with the Fire Department and communicate any necessary repairs.
- Inspect and monitor HVAC system, report any issues to contract and Museum Director.
- Perform preventative maintenance checks, to include checking and oiling circulation pumps and fans monthly, maintain buildings' sump pump systems, and other schedules as required.
- Work with Director for seasonal opening and closing of sites.
- Monitor museums during the off season. Check boilers, mouse traps, sump pumps, etc.
- Prepare and paint walls, railings, and molding.
- Maintain walkways and ramps at all sites.
- Work with staff, contractors, volunteers, and others at museum sites.
- Set up tables, AV equipment, and chairs (indoors-up to three floors, and outdoors) for programs, rentals, and events.
- Safely move furniture within and between facilities in accordance with City policies related to Historic Properties.
- Assist with construction of new exhibit installations,
- Assist in maintaining storage and artifacts in a neat and clean manner in accordance with City policies related to Historic Properties.
- Take the lead in organizing a move of large furniture.
- Coordinate with lawn and maintenance company for lawn care at all sites. Conduct the maintenance in between regular mowing.
- Maintain flowerbeds, to include weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and watering plants in coordination with the Garden Club.
- Conduct snow removal from walks, pathways, porches, and ramps at all sites. Coordinate with a private company for additional snow removal at all sites as needed. Coordinate with the City crews for snow removal for Fairlawn parking lot.
- Coordinate with lawn and maintenance company for lawn care at all sites. Conduct the maintenance in between regular mowing.
- Make minor repairs to buildings and mechanical equipment, with minor electrical and plumbing repairs, under the supervision of the Museum Director.
- Use and care for tools, equipment, and chemicals necessary to do the work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Understand and apply the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction of Historical Properties to research maintenance and rehabilitation guidelines.
- Read and interpret blueprints.
- Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals being used.
- Set priorities to meet assignment deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with staff volunteers, and the public. Work as a team.
- Advise part-time staff and volunteers on project work.
- Maintain records and work within a budget.
- Use computer and software, including email and internet search engines.
Requirements/Special Requirements:
Education & Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience cleaning offices.
- One year of experience with building mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
- Experience working at a museum, historic site, or comparable setting preferred.
