Facilities Assistant - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Facilities Assistant - Part Time About Us

Our Mission

SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.

At SIFF We Value… Partnership, Sustainability, Curiosity, Inclusion, Courage

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

SIFF is committed to being an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization. We strive to provide an environment that encourages inclusive experiences for all our audiences, volunteers, artists, staff, and greater community. To create inclusivity and belonging, SIFF expects everyone participating in our events to uphold and embrace this commitment.

SIFF has a stated commitment Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ)

We believe that our mission-centered work to create and share space for community bears a responsibility to be fiercely inclusive of communities that have long been systematically marginalized and excluded. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. Our strategic commitment means that we approach our work through an RESJ “lens,” to ensure we are centering RESJ principles through our work.

About the Position

The Facilities Assistant manages responsibilities related to the physical buildings and equipment located at the SIFF Cinema Downtown, SIFF Film Center, SIFF Cinema Uptown theaters and SIFF office space at Seattle Center.

Collaborating closely with Cinema Managers, the Facilities Assistant supports the overall safety, security and continuity in building operations. The Facilities Assistant provides first line facilities maintenance support doing handi-work, supports coordination with contracted vendors, and completes other tasks necessary to ensure all SIFF theaters, workspaces and properties are functional, safe, clean, and code-compliant for both our staff and patrons.

This role works on an as-needed basis up to 20 hours per week. Working normal weekday business hours with early morning, evening and weekend work will sometimes be required.

Compensation: $29/hr

Reports to: Director of Cinema Operations and works closely with theater management and technical staff across our facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support specific facilities needs in preparation for the annual Seattle International Film Festival in May at SIFF facilities
• Respond to facilities challenges in a timely manner, performing basic handy work and repairs as needed
• Maintain vendor list and accurate list of vendor services provided
• Collaborate with and support Seattle Center staff, janitorial, and security services to ensure proper office operations, maintenance, and other collaborative space related needs
• Coordinate and facilitate approved office/workspaces moves, desk set-up and space planning and allocation.
• Ensure completion of ongoing regular maintenance, such as changing HVAC filters and light bulbs; plumbing, electrical, and carpentry projects; emergency repairs, etc
• Inventory and monitor Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and make recommendations on repairs, replacements, or upgrades
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• 1-2 years in hands-on facilities maintenance work, repair work or handy work
• Familiarity working with both manual and electric tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands

Benefits and Expectations

• This is a part-time hourly position
• WA State Sick Leave
• Vacation PTO scaling with tenure
• Paid company holidays
• Access to discounts and passes to some SIFF programming and events hosted by neighboring Arts organizations

Work Environment: This position will work onsite at specified theater/s & offices above. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but with occasions where noise levels exceed normal limits and ear protection may be required. Temperatures can vary from location to location, with some duties being held outside. Strobe lights are sometimes used in the facilities. Employee will be expected to wear appropriate, task-specific Personal Protective Equipment including appropriate footwear and clothing.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time (5+ hours); walk; climb stairs and ladders; handle small mechanical parts; communicate with coworkers and vendor partners; and operate manual tools and power tools. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. This employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with assistance if necessary.) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation and peripheral vision.

TO BE CONSIDERED

• Please apply online directly on siff.net.
• Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional and lived experience to the role.
• Attach a cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and how your professional experience qualifies you to be successful in the role.
• All attachments must be in PDF format.

AAP/EEO Statement: 

SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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