Assistant Custodian at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2559 Puesta del Sol. near Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara CA

Description

Position Summary below, to apply please apply directly here: Position Summary Provide custodial services and assists in the maintenance services for the museum’s buildings and campus. At times will assist in the care of the grounds and assisting the museum’s Groundskeeper. Provide services in moving equipment, exhibit displays, furniture, receiving shipments and storing supplies. In addition, this position provides services ensuring the secure and safe environment for our museum guest and staff and provides support to the museum’s facility use and the museum’s exhibition programs where assigned. Specific Responsibilities -Provide housekeeping and general janitorial maintenance of all museum buildings -Assist with maintenance of facilities -Take assignments and projects from senior custodial and facilities staff -Assist in care and maintenance for the grounds and museum landscaping -Provide support to museum events and facilities use as directed -Maintain clean and safe areas for museum guests and staff -Work with the other custodial staff to maintain the museum’s housekeeping schedule -Advise supervisor and other custodial staff of supplies needed -Help move and deliver supplies -Ensure workspace is clean and clear of clutter consistent with Museum and department operations and safety procedures. -Performs other related duties as assigned. Essential Requirements -Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, climbing (stairs & ladders), crawling and lifting of moderate to heavy loads (50lbs) -Occasional work in elevated places -Able to operate and use a hand truck for moving supplies -Able to use ladders -Able to regularly work one weekend day -Able to follow verbal and written instructions; good auditory skills with a full range of hearing and good vision including acuity, depth perception, color vision -Comfortable Basic computer skills, ability to use email and communicate using the Museum’s Microsoft Outlook, basic Microsoft Word. -Comfortable working around the general public -Able to respond to emergency situations including but not limited to chemical spills, fires, and evacuations -Flexible time management (working around other departments and projects) -Able to safely operate electric transport cart -Hold a valid California Driver’s License Additional desirable skills -Knowledge and experience using a variety of small power tools -Painting, drywall, carpentry -Mechanical repair of small equipment Work Environment -Frequent work throughout all Museum facilities including conference facilities, galleries, exhibit halls, presentation halls, research laboratories, storage rooms, roofs, and maintenance and/or metal/wood shop -Frequent work outdoors Please apply here: