Facilities Technician

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

OPERS retirement program

Generous PTO

Complimentary Conservatory membership

Job summary

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain a clean, safe environment for guests and staff. The role collaborates with departments and contractors to set up events and performs teardown duties, emphasizing strong customer service and reliability.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, offering benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability coverage, OPERS retirement, a 457(b) plan, generous PTO, and complimentary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains public and private areas (restrooms, floors, windows, carpets).
• Sets up and tears down event spaces (tables, chairs, lecterns, stage, AV equipment).
• Maintains custodial supplies and inventories.
• Follows safety laws for handling chemicals and equipment.
• Operates cleaning machinery (floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums) and ladders as needed.
• Assists with snow removal and supports staff to serve visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Machinery operation

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Job description

Career Opportunities with Franklin Park Conservatory

A great place to work.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.

MISSION

As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life enhancing experiences.

VISION

Envision a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Technician provides a clean, safe, and professional environment for all guests and staff members of the Conservatory. This position communicates and works closely with other departments and Citywide contactors to implement successful setups for events held at the Conservatory and completes necessary tear down duties. The Facilities Technician supports organizational goals, mission, and values with a strong emphasis on customer service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

• This position is eligible for the Conservatory's benefit package offered to full-time employees, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid Life/AD&D/Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Program (OPERS), optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and complimentary membership to the Conservatory.

Compensation

$17/hourly paid biweekly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and removes trash from the public and private areas of the Conservatory such as restrooms, tile floors, windows, and carpets.
• Maintains care of facility maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Completes all event setups and tear downs (Tables, chairs, lecterns, stage pieces, AV equipment, etc.).
• Inventories custodial supplies and maintains appropriate levels.
• Follows state and federal laws that address the safe use of equipment and the application, storage and disposal of chemical products.
• Frequently operates and maintains tools and machinery such as automated floor scrubbers, high speed electrical buffers, steam cleaning machines, and vacuum cleaners.
• Occasionally operates lifts and ladders to ascend building areas for cleaning.
• Occasionally assist with snow removal.
• Performs other duties as assigned and demonstrates focus on serving the visitors and guests of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve and assimilate information from various sources to complete event set up duties (Momentus, Email, Floor Plans, and Verbal Instruction).
• Ability to operate and maintain machinery used to perform various cleaning tasks.
• General computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves materials weighing up to 65 lbs. to accomplish cleaning and event set up and removal.
• Works indoors and outdoors year around in a variety of conditions including hot and cold temperatures, high humidity and wet weather.
• Ability to support the mission and values of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

EEO Statement

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Conservatory does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. The Conservatory values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.