Building Services Assistant

Job Title

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Completes assigned work orders in a proper and timely fashion

Moves furniture, boxes, and other large items as needed

Picks up and delivers items between museum buildings

Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, and other equipment for meetings and events

Responds to spills and other cleanup requests on exterior

Removes trash and litter from museum grounds, buildings, entrances and keeping trash bins emptied and clean

Ensures work areas and engineering offices are clean

Cleans drains in water features and storm drains

Washes docks, freight elevators, landings, and doormats

Washes and cleans museum vehicles as needed

Sets and removes recycling bins on specified pickup days; delivers bins to museum locations as needed

Assists engineers in conducting routine repairs, maintenance and painting, as needed

Performs other routine housekeeping and maintenance tasks

Operates various aerial lifts (20ft to 85ft) and fork lifts to complete tasks

Drives cargo van, box truck, and pickup truck to and from work sites

As part of the essential staff- protects museum properties during natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, ice storms, etc.)

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Can lift or carry 51–100 lbs., in tandem, and may frequently lift or carry objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.

Must be able perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting heavy boxes, furniture, and equipment, bending and stooping, and performing work such as climbing ladders, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, operating leaf blower, backpack vacuum, and wet vacuum.

Able to work on feet most of the day

Must be dependable, cooperative, and willing to be available on-call 24 hours) if needed for emergencies

Must be flexible to work additional hours, including evenings & weekends, or to cover for other shifts as needed

Must be able to work under pressure in a proactive manner, independently and in the presence of tight deadlines

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record

Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Prior general maintenance experience preferred

Equal Opportunities for All

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and to support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: View email address on click.appcast.io

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