Museum Facilities Generalist — Part-Time Growth & Impact

Default Brand; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is seeking a part-time Facilities Generalist to join the facility operations team. The role covers building and exhibit maintenance, event setup and takedown, and care of the building and grounds.

The position offers opportunities to learn a variety of skills and grow with the team, with potential expansion of responsibilities as capacity allows, while supporting DEAI initiatives and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in industrial or large public facility housekeeping, grounds, or maintenance.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow.
• Proven track of reliability and dependability.
• Must be able to work some holidays, nights, and weekends when scheduled.
• Must be able to vary normal work schedule, as needed, to provide adequate coverage for museum operations.
• Operational knowledge of and experience using commercial cleaning, landscaping equipment, or maintenance tools preferred.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and methods of building and campus maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, cleaning, and care of the building and campus.
• Assists with set-up, transportation and take down of equipment for museum building events, programs and rentals (including, tables, chairs, banners, pipe and drape, etc.). Ensures set-ups are completed on time and accurately.
• Assists with gathering and transporting trash/waste on campus though the use of carts and designated museum vehicles. Assists with outside grounds maintenance including snow removal and campus cleanup.
• Conducts thorough daily inspections of designated areas of the building and outdoor spaces, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Works alongside skilled labor to assist with basic building and exhibit maintenance and repairs such as painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and carpentry work. May be asked to assist with repairs and cleaning requiring the use of a lift. Training will be provided to ensure safe operation.
• Assists with the regular care and maintenance of the historic carousel.
• Safely and efficiently operates a variety of handheld power equipment that may include: hand tools and landscaping equipment.

Job description

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is seeking a part-time Facilities Generalist to join the facility operations team. The role covers building and exhibit maintenance, event setup and takedown, and care of the building and grounds.

The position offers opportunities to learn a variety of skills and grow with the team, with potential expansion of responsibilities as capacity allows, while supporting DEAI initiatives and a collaborative culture.