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Title: Facilities TechnicianClassification: Full-time, Non-exemptCompensation: $22.00/hr. - $25.00/hr.*, plus BenefitsShift: Hourly (up to 40hrs/week); Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm(Schedule can change depending on the needs of the museum)Reports To: Director of Facilities/Facilities ManagerMission: The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world.Position Summary:Provides custodial and maintenance services for the museum's buildings and campus. Responsibilities also include the set up and breakdown of museum and private events, repair projects as assigned and emergency response to events around the museum campus that require facilities support. Provides services in moving equipment, exhibit displays and furniture, receiving shipments and storing supplies. Responsible for the inventory, stocking and ordering of the museum's custodial supplies. In addition, this position provides services ensuring a secure and safe environment for our museum guests and staff. This position also supports the exhibits department and aids in any exhibit maintenance and repairs as needed.Specific Responsibilities: Basic Duties: Reports promptly for shift to perform opening duties.Disarms and arms Museum buildings when needed for operations.Opens the Museum galleries and halls and other buildings around campus.Reports any exhibit issues to the Exhibits Department.Handles the completion of museum work orders and other set up and break down tasks for Museum and private events.Provides support to Museum events and facilities use as directed.Provides security and support for the museum campus.Delivers Museum store merchandise and other items to Sea Center as needed.Helps move and deliver supplies.Checks email communication regularly and respond; including work orders and Facilities Help tickets.Contributes to a positive guest experience by greeting and addressing any questions when encountering guests as they navigate through the Museum and Sea Center.Supports the Museum's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for fellow staff, guests and the community.Other duties as assigned. Maintenance: Provides basic repairs and maintenance of the Museum facilities.Helps manage and works on Facilities Help tickets from varies departments and staff.Provides preventative maintenance work for Museum facilities.Inspects and provides basic repairs & maintenance for the Museum vehicles.Contacts and schedules approved Museum vendors needed for skilled work & labor.Works together with Exhibits team to maintain woodshop tool and power tools. Custodial: Provides housekeeping and general janitorial maintenance of all Museum buildings and campus.Follows the Museum's daily and weekly custodial schedule & other custodial duties as assigned.Maintains a clean and safe areas for Museum guest and staff.Maintains the Museum's housekeeping schedule and provide input for adjustments and improvements.Maintains the custodial inventory and handles the stocking of supplies.Advises supervisor of supplies needed and orders supplies as directed.Responds to custodial emergencies. Assisting: Provides coverage for other positions in the Facilities Department as needed.Assists Facilities in managing the help ticket system and assigning out tickets to the appropriate staff.Works closely with Facilities to maintain the Museum campus and various preventative maintenance items around the Museum.Assists the Lead Groundskeeper when needed and supports Grounds related projects.Assists the Exhibits Department in the care, maintenance, and installation of the museum's exhibits and exhibit spaces.Supports the Exhibits Department with assigned projects from the Facilities management.Schedules and acts as a main point of contact for various Museum approved vendors and contractors.Helps provide training and onboarding of new facilities staff. Special Projects: Works on special maintenance and repair projects as assigned by Facilities Management.Manages the expense and reporting of special projects.Works with the Museum's Conditional Use Permit; schedules projects and work to avoid any violations.Schedules work for special projects around our operational hours and best times to perform work.Balance and prioritize time between regular responsibilities of the position and working on special projects or assisting in exhibit related projects.Work with and manage approved contractors and vendors on projects as needed.Essential Requirements:High School Diploma or GED.Minimum 1 year custodial and/or maintenance experience.Ability to work in a team environment.Strong organizational skills.Able to use and operate tools and machinery, such as ladders, scissor lift, pallet jack, hand truck, wood shop tools, and other museum vehicles.Able to regularly work one weekend day.Able to follow verbal and written instructions: good auditory skills with a full range of hearing and good vision including acuity, depth perception, color vision.Comfortable working around the public.Good decision-making skills with the ability to remain calm, respond and assist in emergency situations, including chemical spills, fires, security concerns, and evacuations.Must present a professional demeanor in dress and interactions with public and authorities. Partial uniforms will be supplied (shirts).Flexible time management (working around other departments and projects).Must hold a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record, to become an authorized driver of Museum vehicles.Basic to moderate computer skills required, ability to use email and communicate using the Museum's Microsoft Outlook, basic Microsoft Office skills, and calendar system.Preferred Requirements:Knowledge and experience using a variety of small power tools.Painting, drywall, carpentry skills.Basic electrical & plumbing skills.Mechanical repair of small equipment.Knowledge, use & maintenance of woodshop power tools.Experience in facility maintenance.Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.Ability to establish, implement and maintain operating goals and objectives.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.Knowledge of budget preparations, cost estimating, monitoring and fiscal management principles and procedures.Work Environment:Frequent work throughout all Museum facilities including galleries, exhibit halls, presentation halls, research laboratories, storage rooms, roofs, and maintenance and/or metal/wood shop.Frequent work outdoors, walking grounds and in inclement weather.Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, climbing (stairs & ladders), crawling and lifting of moderate to heavy loads (50lbs).Frequent work in elevated places.Occasional work with and possible exposure to chemicals, including cleaning agents, paint, gasoline, and other solvents.The incumbent must be able to perform each requirement of the position as outlined in the job description. Essential Requirements are representative and are essential for satisfactory job performance. The Work Environment characteristics are representative of those that may be encountered while on the job. The Museum will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.*The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.