Landscape & Facilities Assistant, Olympic Sculpture Park, Full Time
FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Facilities and Landscape, Olympic Sculpture Park
COMPENSATION: $22.45 - $22.65 / hour
WORK SCHEDULE: This role is typically scheduled to work 8a – 4:30p Sunday - Thursday. However, the needs of this role requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor.
BENEFITS: Full Time SAM Staff are eligible to enroll in medical (through Kaiser), dental (through Delta Dental of WA), vision (through Vision Service Pan), and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D (through LifeMap), as well as a Flexible Spending Account (through Navia Benefit Solutions). FT Staff also have the option to elect Short Term Disability or Supplemental Dental Insurance (through Aflac). FT Staff can participate in SAM’s 403b retirement plan and begin receiving a guaranteed 3% employer contribution following 1 year & 1,000 hours worked. FT Staff have access to paid time off for vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty per accrual and pro-rated schedules. SAM observes 12 holidays each year and offers FT Staff 1 paid floating holiday of their choice. FT Staff can opt into a 50% subsidized unlimited Orca card. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, and a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums, as well as access to an onsite fitness facility, SAM museum library, a no-cost Employee Assistance Program resource, a 20% discount at the SAM Museum Shop, a 10% discount at SAM’s MARKET cafe, and 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home per year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Park Maintenance
- Participate in the daily operations of the park, including operational planning, coordination of activities, and the artistic and horticultural aspects of the park
- Focus on maintaining the integrity of original landscape design as it pertains to each ecological zone of the 9-acre park, including short and long-term decisions about shrub and tree growth
- Seasonal pruning of shrubs and trees to clear pathways, protect art sculptures, and maintain aesthetic appearance
- Support the removal of non-native plant species and plant new shrubs and trees as needed
- Perform daily duties associated with general park grounds keeping
- Weed various flower and shrub beds, when needed, manually irrigate lawns, trees, and other park landscaping
- Use garden trowels, hand forks, round point shovels, and related hand gardening tools in accordance with landscaping guidelines
- Maintain appearance of all gravel pathways, concrete walk, and patio areas
- Pick up litter and debris from park grounds and deposit refuse in designated collection containers as well as bio-hazardous materials including blood, needles, and expired animals
- Support annual tree pruning and removal efforts
- Ensure the safe and proper use of power equipment at the park including chainsaws, leaf blowers, power washers, excavators, Gator, and rented equipment
- Use power equipment to reduce and remove large pieces of timber from beach
- Monitor and ensure the proper maintenance and operation of all facilities
- Maintain interior and exterior lighting system, re-lamping as needed
- Perform cleaning duties as required, including restrooms, windows, and garbage
- Maintain fountain including chemical monitoring, feeding, and cleaning as necessary
- Perform work operating battery-powered electric and manual equipment, cleaning equipment such as brooms, dusters, mechanical floor cleaners, polishers and scrubbers, vacuums, and wet mops
- Clean and maintain carts, equipment, and storage areas
- Maintain all storm drains within the park as well on streets adjacent to park
- Perform Vivarium roof and gutter cleaning
- Complete monthly fire extinguisher checks
- Complete irrigation system mapping, repairs, monitoring, parts ordering
- Supervise outside contractors as assigned
- Act as park ambassador with park visitors
- Support all park programming by providing necessary support services
- Ensure that conversions to spaces for events within the pavilion and park are set according to written floor plans and direction from internal event coordinators
- Conversions may include, but are not limited to, relocating items from storage and setting up chairs, tables, umbrellas, fencing, trash receptacles, and ticketing kiosks
- Participate in weekly and ad hoc event meetings to ensure smooth execution of activities
- Escort event vendor deliveries into the park or garage as directed
WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- 1 year previous experience in grounds keeping or custodial fields
- Experience with horticultural environments
- Experience in a private or public park preferred
- Knowledge of native plants, ability to understand and support original landscape design
- Ability to operate a freight elevator, forklift, bay doors, pallet jack, postage meter, GATOR, lifts, chainsaw, and other tools
- Ability to learn policies and procedures as applicable to duties and knowledge of the protection and preservation of works of art
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work with the public professionally and tactfully
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives, management, and staff
- Ability to build positive working relationships within as well as outside of organization
- Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
- Ability to obtain or currently possess a valid Washington State driver’s license with a clean driving record, must be insurable to drive SAM vehicles
- Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance
Exposure: Work areas are primarily outside. Workspaces also include indoor spaces, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Position may involve working with hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Stationary Work: Approximately 5% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 95%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required.
Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with the public, and co-workers is necessary.
Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.
Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.
Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling: Ability to transport up to fifty (50) pounds of equipment and supplies.
Working at Heights: The ability to work safely at heights is required, ability to work on ladders and scaffolding is required. Safe operation of multiple types of personnel and scissor lifts is required.
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