Facilities Operations & Security Specialist

The Nat; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Free museum admission

Job summary

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a reliable Facilities Associate to assist with daily operations and the security and care of the facility. The role includes opening the building, coordinating with contractors, managing deliveries, and supporting events and safety procedures.

The position is full-time with a 32-hour schedule Mon-Thu, potential 40 hours, and benefits such as health insurance, vacation, and paid holidays. On-site work and early mornings are required.

Qualifications

• Proven team player with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intuitive decision-making and response.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Guard Card certification through BSIS (or willingness to obtain).
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Open the building daily and greet staff on arrival, with early start times (6:30 AM or 8:30 AM).
• Perform regular building walk-throughs to verify security and operating HVAC, water pumps, elevators, generators, and life-safety systems.
• Conduct monthly checks of fire life safety, AEDs, and First Aid; report inventory needs promptly.
• Greet and coordinate with contractors, provide access, direct to work area, and communicate needs to Security Manager and Building Engineer.
• Receive, log, and distribute museum deliveries.
• Ensure trash/recycling and paper shredding bins are ready for pickup.
• Check for fire hazards (extinguishers, kitchen equipment, heaters, pilots).
• Assist with museum vehicle check-out and parking reservations.
• Create access cards and distribute keys; monitor security cameras and patrols.
• Provide escorted access for staff working with cash; respond to emergencies on- and off-site.
• Assist Special Events with setup/teardown of tables, chairs, and equipment; help with crowd control for 21+ events.
• Complete incident reports documenting incidents with guests, staff, and volunteers.
• Cross-train new staff on key responsibilities; stock vending machines daily.
• Support building maintenance projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Attention to detail

Decision making

Stamina

Job description

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a reliable Facilities Associate to assist with daily operations and the security and care of the facility. The role includes opening the building, coordinating with contractors, managing deliveries, and supporting events and safety procedures.

The position is full-time with a 32-hour schedule Mon-Thu, potential 40 hours, and benefits such as health insurance, vacation, and paid holidays. On-site work and early mornings are required.