Facilities Assistant

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant to maintain cleanliness across its 40-acre campus. Responsibilities include cleaning facilities to high standards, assisting with event setups and teardowns, and securely managing building access. Candidates should have a high school diploma, interpersonal skills, and self-motivation. Physical stamina to lift at least 50 pounds and work outside in varying conditions is required. This role aligns with our commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work preferred.
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high cleaning standards across all buildings.
• Handle setups and teardowns for events.
• Open and secure all buildings and outdoor spaces.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently or in a group

Self-motivation

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reporting Supervisor:Facilities Manager or Facilities Supervisor

Location:Main Building

Status:Non-exempt, Part-Time

Organizational Function:Front Line

PURPOSE

Ensure the cleanliness of all buildings across Minnetrista’s 40-acre campus. Facilities include a 40,000 sq. ft. museum building, historic buildings, and additional staff/public buildings. Handle set‑up and tear‑down for internal and external events in collaboration with other staff and departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; custodial experience preferred.
• Show strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail and a very good sense of urgency and priority.
• Demonstrate ability to work alone or in a group setting with others, regardless of age or background.
• Be self‑motivated and able to follow directions accurately.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be aligned with Minnetrista’s cultural values and visitor‑centric focus. The incumbent ensures effective working relationships by cultivating and maintaining professional credibility with all staff, administration, and volunteers. The individual demonstrates maturity, sound judgment, positive attitude, and works collaboratively with peers and colleagues throughout the organization and community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Minnetrista’s culture is team‑oriented and collaborative. To that end, all position responsibilities include the following three performance expectations & priorities:

• Achieve the organization’s purpose by demonstrating Minnetrista’s vision, values, mission, goals, and strategies daily.
• Help others achieve the organization’s purpose through collaboration and teamwork.
• Carry out job function through completing the following essential duties directly or through subordinate personnel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure buildings are cleaned to a high standard, including trash removal, bathroom cleaning, light and medium‑duty cleaning regularly, and deep cleaning as required.
• Complete timely and accurate set‑ups, flips, and teardowns using diagrams provided; communicate with Facilities Manager, Facilities Supervisor, other Facilities Assistants, and other staff.
• Set up and troubleshoot A/V equipment in consultation with the Facilities Manager or Supervisor.
• Assist staff from all departments in the moving of oversized items.
• Open and close all buildings and gated outdoor spaces. Secure and lock all buildings and outdoor spaces upon closure and arm security systems where applicable.
• Perform all other duties required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including various shifts over seven‑day/week operations.

Physical requirements including working outside in different types of weather conditions, as well as standing, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, crawling, and crouching at any given time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Possibility of some exposure to hazards and moderate‑to‑high noise levels. Must be able to move about 40‑acre main campus. A valid driver’s license is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minnetrista values diversity and inclusivity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.