Facilities Technician: Event Setup & Grounds Care

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

457(b) Deferred Compensation plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Complimentary Conservatory membership

Job summary

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens seeks a Facilities Technician to maintain a clean, safe environment for guests and staff. You will coordinate with departments and citywide contractors to execute event setups and tear downs, ensuring quality and safety throughout.

This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes customer service and alignment with the Conservatory's mission, values, and operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and removes trash from public and private areas.
• 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 laws on safe use, storage and disposal of chemicals.
• Operates cleaning machinery (floor scrubbers, buffers, steam cleaners, vacuums).
• Occasionally uses lifts and ladders for cleaning; assist with snow removal.
• Performs other duties and supports visitor services.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens seeks a Facilities Technician to maintain a clean, safe environment for guests and staff. You will coordinate with departments and citywide contractors to execute event setups and tear downs, ensuring quality and safety throughout.

This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes customer service and alignment with the Conservatory's mission, values, and operations.