Seattle Art Museum

Lead Event Support & Environmental Services Tech, Full Time

Facilities - Seattle, WA - Full Time

OVERVIEW: Join the Vibrant World of Art! Calling all Environmental Services & Event Support superheroes! Are you ready to embark on an artistic adventure that goes beyond the ordinary? Look no further! The Seattle Art Museum is seeking talented and enthusiastic leaders to join our passionate team of Environmental Support Technicians. If you're someone who appreciates the beauty of masterpieces and takes pride in maintaining a clean and captivating environment, then this is your chance to shine!

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Facilities & Environmental Services Manager
COMPENSATION: $22.07 hourly
BENEFITS: Full time SAM employees are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D. Employees are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 403b retirement plan, for which SAM offers a guaranteed 3% employer contribution. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and 10 days of vacation leave every year, 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year. Additional benefits include subsidized transportation (ORCA card), free access to a fitness facility, and both a SAM museum membership and an AAM Tier III membership.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a full-time Lead Event Support & Environmental Services Technician at SAM, you'll be the guardian of our museum's pristine appearances! Your meticulous eye for detail, combined with your can-do attitude, will make you an invaluable asset to our team. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your cleaning prowess and contribute to the magical ambiance that allows art to truly shine. This includes all areas of the museum, including galleries, hallways, inside/outside public spaces, meeting rooms, offices, and storage areas (as assigned) while maintaining the museum in a safe, clean, and attractive condition.

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.

In sum, the perfect candidate is an experienced professional who embodies leadership in every sense. Their experience in the field serves as a foundation for their strategic acumen, their ability to empower others, and their unwavering commitment to achieving remarkable outcomes. Their presence elevates the entire team, fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and success flourish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. This position is responsible for continuously demonstrating proficiency in basic cleaning skills and stocking that would be used in galleries, hallways, inside/outside public spaces, meeting rooms, offices, and storage areas. Interaction/contact with patrons or staff can vary from limited to high.
  2. Perform room conversions according to written floor plan and/or direction from the ES Lead, Supervisor, Manager or event coordinator, paying special attention to the symmetry and cleanliness of the furniture and equipment used. Room conversions may include (but not limited to) setting or removing tables and chairs in accordance with event needs and provided checklists and floorplans.
  3. Be a customer service model for other staff, volunteers, and visitors. Environmental Services delivers customer service by providing emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning.
  4. Perform daily janitorial duties associated with shift assignments which include the general cleaning of the Museum facility in assigned areas including (but not limited to): cleaning, dusting, and polishing of bathroom fixtures, counters, doors, furniture, high and low surfaces, partitions, sinks, showers, stainless steel, tables, walls, and woodwork; washing of mirrors, relight glass, and windows.
  5. Pick up, transport and, removal of compost, recycling, and waste.
  6. Hard surface floor care including dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping; carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning and vacuuming.
  7. May be expected to perform work operating 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.
  8. Cleans and maintains carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with position.
  9. Consistently and routinely demonstrate both knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain the departments established safety and quality standards.
  10. Inspect the assigned work areas and reports any burnt out lights, non-working fixtures, graffiti, or minor damage such as scratches, gouges, and marks per departmental procedures.
  11. Work with the Security Division in the protection of the building and its contents by immediately reporting anything out of the ordinary regarding the condition of the art, the integrity of locked or alarmed spaces and provide support during periods of severe weather, building or emergencies, and evacuations if necessary.
  12. Assisting as necessary with the movement of equipment or materials during set up and break down of events, ensuring that events are setup in a timely manner and to the expectations of customer.
  13. Assisting with the cleaning of an event site prior to and after close of the event, e.g. litter picking, cleaning and tidying. Restroom cleaning and porter service.
  14. Perform various semi-skilled manual tasks such as operating; automatic floor scrubber, John Deere Gator vehicle.
  15. Help to maintain event inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  1. High school graduate or equivalent.
  2. Minimum of (1) year experience in janitorial/environmental services in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting. Vocational training and certification will also be considered.
  3. Excellent housekeeping skills with a sharp eye for detail.
  4. Demonstrated knowledge of basic cleaning techniques, proper storage methods, inventory control, and ordering procedures.
  5. Ability to gain knowledge of Museum policies and procedures as applicable to Environmental Services duties and knowledge of the protection and preservation of works of art.
  6. Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  7. Ability to interact with the public and with co-workers professionally and tactfully.
  8. Adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
  9. Knowledge of Museum policies and procedures as applicable to custodial duties and preservation of works of art.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor sites. Position involves working with hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Stationary Work: Approximately 95% of time is spent standing or moving around the work area. Balance of time (approximately 5%) is spent seated while working at a desk. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.
Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with volunteers, donors, members, the public, and co-workers is necessary.
Moving: The ability to move up to thirty pounds on occasion is necessary for moving files, equipment, and supplies. Must be able to regularly position self to access files.
Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, 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.

Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The Seattle Art Museum will consider applicants who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.

SAM is dedicated to racial equity and strives for employees, volunteers, and interns who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. SAM prioritizes racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to inequities. We are particularly interested in engaging with historically under-represented groups in the museum field as we strive to be inclusive and equitable. SAM is responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and our strategic plan goals address the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society.

We encourage you to submit an application, even if your experience doesn’t feel like a 100% match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they don't see themselves meeting every single qualification. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others.

Though we'd love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates, inquiries about hiring timeline, or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role, our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding!

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