Events and Facilities Specialist

The Brandeis School of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brandeis School of San Francisco is seeking a dedicated Facilities Support person to coordinate event setup, perform light maintenance, and help maintain a safe and welcoming campus environment.

You will set up event spaces, assist with AV needs, and support the facilities team to ensure smooth operations during assemblies, performances, and special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in an educational environment.
• Willingness to pass a DOJ background check.
• Capability to operate custodial and maintenance tools.
• Good observational skills and safety awareness.
• Reliability, integrity, and honesty.

Responsibilities

• Sets up tables, chairs, podiums, whiteboards, and AV equipment for events.
• Coordinates with event stakeholders to maintain backend support.
• Reviews weekly online scheduling for events.
• Serves as safety coordinator when facilities manager is unavailable.
• Maintains supply inventory records and orders as needed.
• Performs space cleanup and equipment breakdown after events.
• Be available for some evening hours and occasional weekends; flexible schedule.

Job description

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Reports to

Facilities Manager

Position Description

Coordinates and performs event setup and takedown, as well as light maintenance tasks, to help ensure a safe, appealing, and functional place of work and study

Events

• Sets up tables, chairs, podiums, whiteboards, and miscellaneous audio-visual equipment for school events, including presentations, assemblies, performances, and lunches, etc.
• Coordinates with event stakeholders to ensure backend support is maintained throughout events.
• Reviews weekly online scheduling.
• Serves as safety coordinator in the absence of the facilities manager.
• Maintains supply inventory records and requests orders as needed
• Performs space cleanup and equipment breakdown following events.

Facilities

• Performs basic troubleshooting and repair on simple building and classroom equipment under the direction of the facilities manager.
• Maintains organization of storage, supply, and maintenance areas.
• Responds to emergency situations with the goal of isolating hazardous situations and minimizing personal injury.
• Relocates furniture and other large equipment.
• Performs other tasks as directed by the facilities manager.
• Be available requires some evening hours and occasional weekends
• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or previous comparable experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an educational environment
• Good computer/office/phone skills highly desirable
• Ability to operate custodial and maintenance tools
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety and the ability to employ safety protocols and equipment
• Good observational skills
• Ability to read warranty, safety, and instructional documentation and follow recommended or protocols
• First Aid/CPR certification desirable
• Reliability, integrity, and honesty
• Ability to pass a DOJ background check
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and various handyman qualifications.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Routinely stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and crouch while lifting, pulling, or carrying objects weighing 20 to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift, push, or maneuver large and heavy items up to 100 pounds using safe handling methods and with trained assistance
• Routinely work in proximity to strong odors, fumes, dust, moisture, loud noises, machinery vibrations, high/low temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and other hazardous material (there is potential for exposure to pathogens and/or bodily fluid hazards)
• Frequently works outdoors in cold/windy/foggy/rainy conditions