Facilities Maintenance Technician

• Maintain the buildings, grounds, vehicles and related equipment in a manner that is safe and appropriate for employees and visitors.
• Perform routine interior maintenance tasks, including occasional cleaning, moving and hauling, carpentry and painting and basic electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Perform routine exterior maintenance tasks, including occasional roof inspections, as well as mowing and weeding, raking, leaf blowing, brush and branch clearing.
• Perform routine vehicular maintenance, including car washes, oil changes, tire rotation, tune-ups, etc.
• Schedule work of building and grounds maintenance outsources, i.e. housekeeping, window-washing, mowing, snow removal, and trash pick-up.
• Oversee work of contractors performing work such as landscaping, construction, painting, utilities, etc.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of all building systems, including but not limited to: HVAC, MEP, AV.
• Assist in monitoring site security (buildings, objects, grounds) and visitor safety, responding calmly and professionally to emergencies and promptly notifying Operations Manager of incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Assist in preparation for and response to extreme weather conditions.
• As needed and directed, assist contractors, vendors, photographers, et al to perform their duties.
• As needed, interface with and assist visiting public.
• Assist Marketing & Events Coordinator, providing event support including set-up and take-down for programs and special events such as specialty tours, site rentals and fundraising events.
• Assist with a variety of special projects as requested.

• Recruit, schedule, train and coordinate the work of “Green Team” volunteers.
• Ensure that all volunteers have signed release waivers prior to performing any grounds maintenance work.
• Ensure that all volunteers have the proper attire, tools and safety training prior to performing work.
• Keep Operations Manager informed where and when “Green Team” volunteers will be working.
• Discuss general nature of work and locations with Executive Director prior to beginning “Green Team” projects.
• Ensure that all appropriate protocols are followed when interacting with interns.

• Track and communicate priorities and progress; report time using ADP.
• Answer visitor questions or collect contact information when needed to follow-up.
• Deal skillfully with a diverse variety of groups under a wide array of circumstances.
• Continually broaden personal knowledge of Mies van der Rohe and Modernism to better serve our visitors.
• Use savingplaces work email for work-related communications; check email regularly.
• Answer telephones and take messages in a timely, effective manner as required.
• Assist visitors and volunteers with transportation (14-passenger van and golf carts).
• Run errands for material supplies, equipment maintenance, etc. (occasional use of personal vehicle: mileage reimbursed).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years’ trades experience, including working in maintenance or construction-related trades and/or in landscape/golf course maintenance. Experience working with historic buildings and landscapes a plus.
• Some experience helping to monitor budgets and expenses. Experience operating and maintaining landscape equipment including tractors, commercial mowers and other powered equipment, with knowledge of related safety procedures and guidelines.
• Basic problem-solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization.
• Ability to understand instructions and deadlines in English and execute tasks as assigned, with ability to learn and handle routine tasks without close supervision.
• Strong communicator who enjoys interacting with a wide variety of people and is comfortable speaking in front of groups. Ability to work with a diverse group of staff, committee members and volunteers ensuring cooperation as a site team member.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Personable, outgoing, polite, courteous, reliable and responsible. Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and volunteers ensuring cooperation as a site team member.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Minimum physical requirements include but are not limited to: ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis and occasionally more; ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis and occasionally more; ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist/turn, climb, and reach above the shoulder frequently; able to walk the site, including several walks of ¼ mile per day, and stand for long periods of time; able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to drive 15-passenger van (CDL not required), golf carts, lawn mower; ability to operate power tools and landscape maintenance tools. Valid drivers license, with clean driving record.
• Ability to work occasional weekends, holidays and evenings in addition to regular workday hours.
• High School diploma or equivalent; related trade certifications a plus.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.