Buildings and Grounds Crewmember

700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh PA

Description

The National Aviary provides a unique job opportunity to merge a passion for buildings and grounds with conservation. Be part of a dedicated team caring for more than 500 birds in an AZA-accredited, non-profit zoo with natural habitats, leading education programs, and ground-breaking conservation initiatives. As a full-time Crewmember, you will be responsible for creating a clean, safe, disinfected and comfortable environment for the National Aviary’s animal collection, visitors, and staff. The Crewmember directly affects the Visitor Experience and the working conditions of staff. The average day consists of cleaning and disinfecting assigned areas as well as event set up and break down. Work in an exciting zoo setting with remarkable bird ambassadors and endangered species. Learn more about the National Aviary at www.aviary.org. Values: Share in the National Aviary’s mission to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds. When you are part of the National Aviary team, you will be immersed in a work culture of collaboration, inclusivity, respect, and continual growth. Location: The National Aviary is located in Pittsburgh, a city rich in culture and history, with accessible museums, theaters, and sporting events. Just outside of the city lies beautiful parks and green spaces. Ranked as one of the most livable US cities, the cost of living is affordable and the community is known for its friendly neighborhoods. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs major cleaning and disinfecting of assigned areas; cleans and maintains buildings, furnishings, ground and property. • Performs daily floor maintenance of all main hallways and visitor space areas. • Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets; washes windows, mirrors and walls; monitors and maintains adequate supplies in the restrooms • Adheres to sanitization practices and schedules as directed • Empties, sanitizes and deodorizes trash and recycling containers. • Cleans and dusts furniture, air vents, doorframes, doors, walls, windows and window blinds, mirrors and baseboards. • Identifies and reports building maintenance needs throughout the facilities • Completes special cleaning details as requested. • Assists with daytime events: moves and arranges furniture; opens and secures buildings; locks entrances, exits, doors and other mechanisms in Aviary buildings. • When working evening events: o Sets up and breaks down events, including moving equipment (tables, chairs, benches, trash/ recycling receptacles, pop tents, portable lamp posts, sound systems, and extension cords); opens and secures buildings; locks entrances, exits, doors and other mechanisms in Aviary facility. o Adheres to event guidelines and follows direction from events staff during all events to ensure high visitor satisfaction. o Performs frequent rounds of visitor spaces, discreetly tidying and pulling trash/ recycling as necessary. • Works with Animal Programs in the cleaning and maintenance of off-exhibit holding. • Performs landscaping duties, as needed, including maintenance of grounds, parking lot, sidewalks, and snow removal. • Assists with other departments, including but not limited to special events, as needed to support operations • Adheres to all National Aviary protocols and procedures • Interacts with visitors utilizing National Aviary Visitor Engagement protocol • Adheres to and models National Aviary and OSHA safety policies including, but not limited to disinfection procedures, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance, Hazard Communication, PPE, Infection Control and others as identified. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Crewmember has no supervisory responsibilities SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to follow written, visual, and verbal instructions • Good communication skills • Knowledge of janitorial procedures and techniques preferred • Knowledge of safe work principles and practices • Ability to learn the use of a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or GED required • Minimum of 1 year of experience in janitorial / maintenance / service industry preferred OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Satisfactory Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Certification • Satisfactory FBI Criminal Record Check PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly positions self to complete cleaning projects, including under and around equipment and furniture. The employee frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility. The employee occasionally ascends and descends ladders. The employee occasionally operates hand and power equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environments will include climate-controlled facilities, public areas where the noise level may be loud, and outdoors where work may need to be done in inclement weather conditions, including extremes of temperature and precipitation. POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK. The candidate must have a flexible schedule and be able to work on weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings, as job duties demand.