Seasonal Facilities Assistant

Seasonal Facilities Assistant

Pay: $16/hr Exempt/Non-exempt:
Non-Exempt Position Type:
Part-Time, weekend hours required (avg. 20 hours/wk)

Location:

Richmond, VA

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 the Dominion Garden Fest of Lights Exhibit 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.
• Perform 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.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• 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.
• Handles difficult situations with tact and respect and reports issues to the supervisor in a timely manner with accurate details.

Skills and Abilities

/ Core Competencies

• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret product labels, operating manuals, and equipment instructions.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Must be able to work for extended periods in one location, standing, bending, stooping, climbing stairs,…