Facilities Specialist

Facilities Specialist

Job Duties:

• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of all museum areas, including restrooms, floors, surfaces, exhibits, offices, and common areas.
• Remove trash and recycling, replacing liners as needed.
• Clean and disinfect high‑touch surfaces such as handrails, tables, chairs, exhibit components, and doors.
• Spot‑clean spills, stains, and debris throughout the museum to maintain a presentable space.
• Maintain restroom cleanliness, restocking consumables (soap, toilet paper, paper towels) and addressing sanitation concerns immediately.
• Maintain common areas – restock breakroom supplies, keep conference rooms and storage closets organized.
• Perform regular deep cleaning as required.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for museum events, programs, and special requests.
• Provide basic AV support for event rooms and conferences.
• Maintain and organize janitorial supplies, reporting inventory needs.
• Support building exterior upkeep such as minor landscaping, window cleaning, power washing, and snow removal.
• Machine‑scrub and buff terrazzo floors.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning needs or maintenance requests from museum staff.
• Perform general maintenance duties including repairs of toilet facilities, heating and cooling systems, lamps, light fixtures, ceiling tiles, furniture, floor patches, door hardware, and painting of walls.
• Assist with replacement of HVAC filters.
• Perform routine preventative or predictive maintenance and repairs as requested.
• Act as on‑call for the History Colorado Center and Denver sites on a rotating basis, responding to emergencies by phone or onsite within a reasonable time.
• Complete documentation and checklists via History Colorado’s work order system.
• Help increase the aesthetic of buildings, reduce safety and utility costs, and improve overall patron experience.
• Perform other facilities maintenance items as needed to keep History Colorado properties in good condition.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Dependable transportation and valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to lift over 30 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended hours.
• Adaptability to a flexible work schedule and location as needed.
• Ability to think creatively, communicate effectively, solve problems proactively, and take direction.
• Willingness to assist the Facilities Department and community museums with duties as a team member.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Experience using technical equipment such as computers, printers, and proficiency with email, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Word, and Excel.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background and motor vehicle check.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Retirement benefits (PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), 457).
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus accrued vacation and sick leave.
• State employee discount program.
• Employee wellness program.
• Flexible work‑life schedules.