Museum Environmental & Event Support Associate

Seattle Art Museum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness facility

Shop discount at SAM Museum Shop

Cafe discount at SAM’s MARKET cafe

Guest passes

Job summary

The Seattle Art Museum is seeking an Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant to perform basic and specialty cleaning and room set-ups across SAM sites. This role supports operations during events and daily museum functions.

The position requires attention to safety, the ability to operate cleaning equipment, and a cooperative work style in a busy public environment. Training is provided, and work hours are flexible to support event schedules.

Qualifications

• One year experience in janitorial/environmental services in a commercial, institutional, hospitality, or healthcare setting
• Orientation towards customer service
• Excellent housekeeping skills with a sharp eye for detail
• Ability to operate environmental services equipment
• Ability to understand, read, write and speak English clearly in person and over radio system
• Communicate reliably via email and text messaging
• Ability to learn policies and procedures as applicable to Environmental Services duties and knowledge of the protection and preservation of works of art
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to interact with the public and with co-workers professionally and tactfully
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning across the facility
• Stock supplies in restrooms and throughout the facility
• Work in accordance with facility standards and procedures
• Provide emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning
• Pick up, transport, and removal of compost, recycling, and waste
• Perform hard surface floor care including dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping
• Complete carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning, vacuuming, and use of a carpet extractor
• Operate cleaning equipment such as battery-powered electric and manual equipment, gas and electric blowers, mechanical floor polishers and scrubbers, brooms, dusters, vacuums, and wet mops
• Clean and maintain carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with position
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain established safety and quality standards
• Inspect assigned work areas and report per departmental procedures any burnt-out lights, non-working fixtures, graffiti, or minor damage such as scratches, gouges, and marks
• Support the Security Department by immediately reporting anything out of the ordinary regarding the condition of the art and the integrity of locked or alarmed spaces
• Provide support during periods of severe weather, building emergencies, and evacuations
• Perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber, buffer, burnisher, and John Deere Gator vehicle
• Monitor supplies and equipment and reports needs to supervisor
• Maintain radio connection to event coordinators, security and other staff for the duration of the event to ensure timely responses for calls requesting departmental support.
• Support the movement of equipment and materials during set up and break down of events, ensuring that events are set-up in a timely manner and according to specifications.
• Assist with the cleaning of event location prior to, during, and after event, including trash and recycling management, cleaning and tidying, restroom maintenance, spill response, and general upkeep
• Perform or direct room conversions according to written floor plan including setting or removing tables, chairs and other in-house furniture
• Ensure furniture storage areas are organized

Skills

Janitorial experience

Customer service

English communication

Equipment operation

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Seattle Art Museum is seeking an Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant to perform basic and specialty cleaning and room set-ups across SAM sites. This role supports operations during events and daily museum functions.

The position requires attention to safety, the ability to operate cleaning equipment, and a cooperative work style in a busy public environment. Training is provided, and work hours are flexible to support event schedules.