Talent Pool Environmental Services & Event Support Technician, On Call

Environmental Services & Event Support Technician, On Call

3 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Interested in part time custodial opportunities with SAM? SAM's Facilities department maintains a pool of On Call Environmental Services & Event Support Technicians to support fluctuating needs at different times throughout the year. Should you want to join our Environmental Services Talent Pool for consideration for future On Call openings, please submit your resume here. When we find ourselves in need of additional On Call talent, we'll reach out to this Talent Pool to gauge interest and availability.

Curious if this position might be the right fit for you? Read on for the position details!

The Environmental Services & Event Support Technician is responsible for providing basic and specialty cleaning, as well as room set‑up services across all three sites. You'll be the guardian of the museum's pristine appearance, with a meticulous eye for detail and a standard for cleanliness to keep all areas of SAM in safe and clean condition – galleries, hallways, inside/outside public spaces, meeting rooms, offices, and storage areas.

Work is performed both independently and in teams in accordance with facility standards and procedures. Event Support staff assist with the smooth and safe running of events at the Seattle Art Museum. They may perform roles such as event furniture setup and teardown, restroom and floor care maintenance before, during, and after the event, portering, manual work, and other general duties as required.

• Perform routine cleaning, dusting, washing, and mopping
• Supply stocking in restrooms and throughout the facility
• Work both independently and in teams in accordance with facility standards and procedures
• Continuously demonstrate proficiency in cleaning skills and program support
• Provide emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning
• Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning associated with various shift assignments of the facility
• Pick up, transport, and remove compost, recycling, and waste
• Hard surface floor care including dust mopping and wet mopping; carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning and vacuuming
• Operate cleaning equipment such as battery‑powered electric and manual equipment, gas and electric blowers, mechanical floor polishers and scrubbers, brooms, dusters, vacuums, and wet mops
• Cleans and maintains carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with the position
• Safety: consistently demonstrate knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain safety and quality standards
• Inspect assigned work areas and report any burnt‑out lights, non‑working fixtures, graffiti, scratches, gouges, and marks per departmental procedures
• Work with the Security Division to immediately report anything out of the ordinary regarding the condition of the art and the integrity of locked or alarmed spaces
• Provide support during periods of severe weather, building emergencies, and evacuations as needed
• Perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber, buffer, burnisher, and John Deere Gator vehicle
• Monitors ES supplies and equipment and informs ES Supervisor of low stock and broken equipment
• Assist with monitoring museum spaces to ensure proper cleaning practices are being carried out by the ES team

• Conversion of facility equipment and rooms in support of program setup and restoration to daily operating mode
• Assist, as assigned, with the movement of equipment or materials during set up and break down of events, ensuring that events are set up in a timely manner and to the expectations of customers
• Clean event site prior to and after close of the event, e.g. litter picking, cleaning and tidying, restroom cleaning, porter service, spill response, and general cleaning and maintenance throughout events
• Perform or direct room conversions according to written floor plan and/or direction from the ES Supervisor, Manager, or Event Coordinator
• Room conversions…