Employment Opportunities
Buildings & Grounds Assistant (P/T)
The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library Building & Grounds Assistant is responsible for maintaining and monitoring facilities, fixing and problem-solving building issues, and maintaining professional relationships with necessary contractors.
The Head of Facilities and Buildings & Grounds Assistant are the first line of security and represent the Library and Museum to outside contractors.
Responsibilities:
Building & Grounds
Desirable Experience
Physical Demands
Overview
To apply for this position, email a cover letter and resume, or explanation of your education and experience, and contact information for three professional references: humanresources@arkellmuseum.org
Or stop by and fill out an application:
Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
2 Erie Boulevard
Canajoharie, NY 13317
The Head of Facilities and Buildings & Grounds Assistant are the first line of security and represent the Library and Museum to outside contractors.
Responsibilities:
Building & Grounds
- Help with annual and daily maintenance, and repair work
- Suggest and help maintain suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
- Help monitor and maintain HVAC systems; help keep daily logs of temp and humidity
- Help keep walks clear of snow and ice; help mow gated garden
- Provide information for and help oversee annual state, local, and fire inspections
- Help maintain inventory records for OSHA compliance
- Help with event set up and break down
- Respond to emergencies as required
- Help monitor and maintain security systems, cameras, and monitors
- Help oversee the work of security contractors
- Respond to security alarms as per designated on call list; maintain accurate call records
- Assist with art handling and moving as requested
Desirable Experience
- Demonstrated building maintenance experience
- Ability to read and explain blueprints, basic operating instructions, and safety data sheets
- Familiarity with workplace HVAC and security systems
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must demonstrate ready aptitude for new information, skills, and assigned responsibilities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook
Physical Demands
- Must be able to stand and walk comfortably for long periods of time
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb ladders as required
- Must be able to lift and move 50lbs
Overview
- This position averages 15 hours/week; the pay is $14.00/hour
- This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours
- Regular work schedule will be determined by the Executive Director, Head of Facilities, and successful candidate
- This position requires a background check and reports to Head of Facilities
To apply for this position, email a cover letter and resume, or explanation of your education and experience, and contact information for three professional references: humanresources@arkellmuseum.org
Or stop by and fill out an application:
Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
2 Erie Boulevard
Canajoharie, NY 13317