Events and Facilities Specialist

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Facilities Manager

Coordinates and performs event setup and takedown, as well as light maintenance tasks, to help ensure a safe, appealing, and functional place of work and study

• Sets up tables, chairs, podiums, whiteboards, and miscellaneous audio-visual equipment for school events, including presentations, assemblies, performances, and lunches, etc.
• Coordinates with event stakeholders to ensure backend support is maintained throughout events.
• Reviews weekly online scheduling.
• Serves as safety coordinator in the absence of the facilities manager.
• Maintains supply inventory records and requests orders as needed
• Performs space cleanup and equipment breakdown following events.

• Performs basic troubleshooting and repair on simple building and classroom equipment under the direction of the facilities manager.
• Maintains organization of storage, supply, and maintenance areas.
• Responds to emergency situations with the goal of isolating hazardous situations and minimizing personal injury.
• Relocates furniture and other large equipment.
• Performs other tasks as directed by the facilities manager.
• Be available requires some evening hours and occasional weekends
• Flexible work schedule

• High school diploma, GED, or previous comparable experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an educational environment
• Good computer/office/phone skills highly desirable
• Ability to operate custodial and maintenance tools
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety and the ability to employ safety protocols and equipment
• Good observational skills
• Ability to read warranty, safety, and instructional documentation and follow recommended or protocols
• First Aid/CPR certification desirable
• Reliability, integrity, and honesty
• Ability to pass a DOJ background check
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and various handyman qualifications.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required.

• Routinely stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and crouch while lifting, pulling, or carrying objects weighing 20 to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift, push, or maneuver large and heavy items up to 100 pounds using safe handling methods and with trained assistance
• Routinely work in proximity to strong odors, fumes, dust, moisture, loud noises, machinery vibrations, high/low temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and other hazardous material (there is potential for exposure to pathogens and/or bodily fluid hazards)
• Frequently works outdoors in cold/windy/foggy/rainy conditions