Description:
The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library Building & Grounds Assistant is responsible for maintaining and monitoring facilities, fixing and problem-solving building issues, and maintaining professional relationships with necessary contractors. The Head of Facilities and Buildings & Grounds Assistant are the first line of security and represent the Library and Museum to outside contractors.
Responsibilities
Building & Grounds
- Help with annual and daily maintenance, and repair work
- Suggest and help maintain suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
- Help monitor and maintain HVAC systems; help keep daily logs of temp and humidity
- Help keep walks clear of snow and ice; help mow gated garden
- Provide information for and help oversee annual state, local, and fire inspections
- Help maintain inventory records for OSHA compliance
- Help with event set up and break down
- Respond to emergencies as required
Security
- Help monitor and maintain security systems, cameras, and monitors
- Help oversee the work of security contractors
- Respond to security alarms as per designated on call list; maintain accurate call records
- Assist with art handling and moving as requested
Desirable Experience
- Demonstrated building maintenance experience
- Ability to read and explain blueprints, basic operating instructions, and safety data sheets
- Familiarity with workplace HVAC and security systems
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must demonstrate ready aptitude for new information, skills, and assigned responsibilities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook