Department: Facilities & Maintenance
Reports to: Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Classification: Hourly, Full-time, Regular
Job Overview: The Facilities and Maintenance Assistant ensures Kingwood’s physical plant, infrastructure, and other systems associated with a transformative guest experience are in good working order. The Assistant supports the daily and special project operational priorities of the Facilities and Maintenance Department and Kingwood Center Gardens as a whole.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on Kingwood’s various building and grounds infrastructure systems and features
- Complete repairs on KCG’s various building and grounds features as needed in a timely and efficient manner
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic repairs to KCG’s fleet and machinery
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop
- Assist in maintaining the necessary inventory of tools and parts sufficient to complete routine operational tasks
- Ensures a safe working environment while completing work on campus and that all safety protocols are followed
- Participate in KCG’s snow removal operations during snow events
- Assist with Seasonal Show and temporary exhibit fabrication, installation, and removal as needed
- Assist with event set up and take down as required
- Serve as extra staff during peak attendance public events or shows as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Monday through Friday schedule with some evenings and weekends required
- Willing to serve in an off-hour, on-call rotation as needed
- Must be physically fit, able to occasionally lift to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outside in extreme weather conditions year-round
- Prolonged periods of continuous standing, sitting, or walking along with occasional stooping, bending, reaching, crouching, and working in confined spaces
- Must be able to communicate clearly with staff and the public
- Ability to collaborate with persons of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities including staff, guests, and volunteers
- Troubleshooting, problem solving, and diagnostic skills
- Working understanding of Microsoft Office, including Access, Outlook preferred
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma and/or at least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in physical plant maintenance, vehicle maintenance, or construction preferred
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License
- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a drug test
Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@kingwoodcenter.org