Buildings & Grounds Technician (1935)

Taft Museum; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Buildings & Grounds Technician to join their team. This part-time role involves performing essential maintenance, custodial tasks, and ensuring the grounds are well-kept. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of practical skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, along with strong problem-solving abilities. Join a vibrant team in a historic setting, where your contributions will enhance the experience of visitors and support the museum's mission. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a respected institution that values teamwork and excellence.

Benefits

Paid Discretionary Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Museum Membership

Free Downtown Parking

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic custodial functions and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure outdoor areas are clean and maintained.
• Assist with event setups and repairs as needed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Building Systems

Education

Experience in Buildings and Grounds

Tools

HVAC Systems

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Taft Museum of Art - Cincinnati, OH

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Any

Description

POSITION: Buildings & GroundsCleaning Team

Reports to:Buildings & Grounds Supervisor
Team:Buildings & Grounds (Operations)
Status:Part-Time Hourly, Non-Exempt
Shift:Two-three days per week with additional shifts as needed, both days and evenings.
Compensation:$19.50 - $25.00 per hour commensurate with experience and certifications.
Benefits: Aflac, free downtown parking, paid discretionary time off of 18.75 hours for every 250 hours worked, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), museum membership, and other special discounts.

The Taft Museum of Art, located in downtown Cincinnati, is seeking a part-time Buildings & Grounds Technician, reporting to the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor. This position requires a positive, organized team player who communicates proactively, is attentive to detail, manages multiple priorities, and has excellent communication and collaborative skills. Enjoy this rare opportunity to join the staff of one of the finest small art museums in the United States.Please submit only through our online portal attaftmuseum.org/Careers. Our team will review your information, and we will get back to you, with the next steps. No phone calls, please.

POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor, the Buildings & Grounds Technician must be able to perform basic preventive maintenance functions on building equipment & systems, standard custodial functions, landscape functions, and attend and work events. The Buildings & Grounds Technician should also have basic knowledge of one or more building trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, kitchen appliances, landscape, and life-safety. The goal of this role is to ensure exceptional experience for guests and an excellent working environment for all team members.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works required hours and is available during non-work hours as needed.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory compliance, departmental, and museum policies.
• Performs basic custodial functions. Cleaning restrooms, trash removal, sweeping, mopping, etc…
• Understands basic HVAC systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance & repairs.
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs, checks electrical circuits, switches & outlets, and makes repairs, as needed.
• Repairs furniture, doors, windows, cabinetwork, etc.
• Completes table and chair set-ups for special events and meetings.
• Performs necessary maintenance to ensure locks and locking devices remain in functional and safe operating condition.
• Performs preventive maintenance work orders according to schedule and plan.
• Possesses ownership of work orders, inventory, and the ordering of spare parts and materials in a timely manner.
• Ensures procedures for escalation and incident reporting are implemented consistently.
• Ensures facility audits are conducted and records maintained.
• Ensures that outdoor areas are regularly cleaned and inspected, keeping the grounds free from trash, litter and debris.
• Performs daily and weekly landscape functions such as grass cutting, edging, weeding, trimming and pruning.
• Performs snow and ice removal to maintain zero tolerance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

MUSEUM CORE VALUES

All employees of the museum must strive to:

• Embrace the museum's core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration and demonstrate this understanding through words, behaviors, and interactions with our guests, staff members, volunteers, and the public.
• Learn and teach every day. Share knowledge freely with colleagues and pursue opportunities to gain new skills to enhance our success as a team.
• Appreciate, understand, and value each team member’s expertise, background, experience, strengths, and unique perspective. Share time, energy, and knowledge with others to ensure everyone has the highest potential to succeed.
• Achieve excellence in all tasks and goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism on and off the job and always represent the Taft Museum of Art positively and professionally. Speak truthfully and fulfill promises and obligations in all museum dealings.
• Be comfortable and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Adhere to all current museum policies, procedures, protocols, and processes.
• Create a pleasant work environment by being a positive influence and respectful to every person.

The Taft Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1976, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable employment laws. The TMA does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One or more years of buildings and grounds experience, including one or more of, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, landscape or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexible and decisive, possess knowledge of building systems, ability to interpret work orders.
• Expert in principle-based decision making and knows when to enroll experts and key management before taking action.
• The capacity and capability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, deal with changing priorities, and work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when interacting with others.
• Organizational know-how and attention to detail in approaching all aspects of the job.
• Ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines by prioritizing required work.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.