Facilities Coordinator - $19.04/hour

557 McReynolds Road, San Francisco CA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) seeks a temporary Facilities Coordinator to support our Facilities and Exhibits teams. This is a maintenance-heavy facilities role that will require extended periods of standing, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 pounds). Duties will be spread throughout our 7.5-acre campus, so candidates must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors on different types of terrain. Bay Area Discovery Museum is non-profit children’s museum located in Sausalito. Candidates will be required to work onsite at our campus for this role and abide by and enforce our health and safety measures. Effective September 1, 2021, all BADM positions will require proof of COVID vaccination, unless otherwise receiving an approved request for accommodation. The pay rate for this full time, non-exempt role is $19.04/hour. The schedule for this role is still to be determined but will include one weekend day. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out basic maintenance/repair of all buildings and grounds. Conducts museum opening and closing security procedures. Assists with program, event, and festival production, including set-up and teardown. Monitors a high standard of cleanliness throughout the museum site. Performs general janitorial duties in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Abides by and enforces a health and safety protocols. Assures a safe site for children and families, staff and volunteers. Provides immediate response to site issues and requests. Utilizes the Facilities help ticket system for all fabrication, repair, and event requests. Helps to ensure general shop safety, serviceability, and proper use of tools and equipment by participating in shop maintenance tasks as appropriate. Maintains flexibility of schedule to provide support for special events and Facilities staff coverage. Available for exhibit repairs and cleaning under guidance of the Exhibits Manager. Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: General repair and mechanical skills a plus, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools. Knowledge of and adherence to tool and shop safety. Knowledge of OSHA regulations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Ability to work well with a variety of people from various backgrounds and cultures. Mature, friendly, good-humored, and service-oriented. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Candidates must have reliable access to transportation to our site. Professional commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion; thoughtful and open about the role of a workplace and a cultural institution in creating sense of welcome and belonging for staff and visitors. General computer skills, including proficiency with accessing internet, email. Creativity and orientation towards problem-solving. Ability to take initiative and troubleshoot in a fast-paced work environment. Knowledge of good customer service principles. Ability to communicate with outside vendors, including but not limited to janitorial, electricians, painters, HVAC, locksmiths, and plumbers, as assigned by the Facilities team leadership. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather. TO APPLY Qualified candidates should apply online here: ABOUT US Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving. At the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM), we believe that providing children with the high-quality early learning experiences they need to be successful is the best investment we can make as a society. Whether at the Museum, online, or in the community, BADM provides experiences that spark children’s natural curiosity for the world around them, while building their creative problem-solving skills and STEM content knowledge. Both on-site and off-site, BADM facilitates research-backed learning experiences that are fun and engaging for children and families. At our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, this includes hands-on exhibits, rich STEM and art programming, an on-site preschool, and camps and classes. Off-site, our museum educators bring hands-on STEM programming to students and families at schools and libraries in all nine Bay Area counties. We believe that these research-backed on-site and off-site experiences should be made available to all children and families and offer a variety of access initiatives toward this goal. We are currently at a reduced attendance capacity, following strict COVID-19 protocols, and working our way back up to our pre-pandemic numbers: 350,000 visitors each year, including nearly 100,000 with free or reduced admission  10,000 member families  26,000 children through our school and community programs  587 schools and 215 libraries through all nine Bay Area counties  BADM is committed to being welcoming and inclusive. We are continuously working toward the goal of reflecting the diversity of the Bay Area both within our organization and with those we serve. WHAT WE OFFER The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative, and fun environment. Employees enjoy reciprocal admission benefits at other museums, regular all-staff celebrations, professional development trainings, and more. All staff members are valued for their contributions toward creating a high-quality experience for visitors, and their work allows us to achieve our mission. BADM provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance to all full-time employees, as well as generous paid time off. In addition, we offer the opportunity for each employee to make a unique impact on more than 350,000 museum visitors each year on-site, online, and many more in the community through BADM’s research-backed school and community programs. The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. NOTE TO CANDIDATE Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, credentials, or vaccinations pertinent to the position.