Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant

The Seattle Art Museum is hiring an Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant responsible for cleaning, room setup, and event support. Duties include janitorial tasks, supply stocking, emergency response, and equipment operation. The role is on-call and non-exempt, offering $22.76 per hour. Candidates should have one year of relevant experience and strong housekeeping skills. This position is based in Seattle, WA, and is not remote.
ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for basic and specialty cleaning, and room set-up services across all sites.

FSLA STATUS: On-Call, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Facilities Operations Assistant Manager

COMPENSATION: $22.76 per hour

Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:

Environmental Services

Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning associated with various shift assignments of the facility, including but not limited to, cleaning, dusting, mopping, polishing of bathroom fixtures, counters, doors, furniture, high and low surfaces, partitions, sinks, showers, stainless steel, tables, walls, woodwork, and washing of mirrors, glass, and windows

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

Event Support

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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a critical or secure environment

ABOUT SAM

Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

WORK SCHEDULE

The schedule for this is role is variable. However, the needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as directed by your supervisor.

WORK CONDITIONS

Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Workspaces may include outdoor areas. Position involves working with biohazards, hazardous chemicals, and cleaning agents.

Stationary Work: Approximately 5% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 95%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required.

Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, and co-workers is necessary.

Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.

Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling: Ability to transport up to twenty-five (25) pounds of equipment and supplies and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

ACCOMODATION

If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org.

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.