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Job Overview The Maintenance Coordinator supports the daily maintenance operations for a campus of approximately 40 buildings. This position completes preventive and corrective maintenance, prioritizes work orders, aids with scheduling contractors, and helps ensure that facilities are safe, functional, and well maintained. The Maintenance Coordinator works closely with multiple departments to support building systems, campus infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance projects while balancing operational needs, budgets, and long-term facility goals. Duties Perform basic maintenance and small repairs, painting, and light carpentry. Receive, assign, and track maintenance work orders, ensuring timely completion and appropriate follow-up. Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and building systems to identify maintenance needs and recommend corrective actions. Coordinate repairs and maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, security systems and other building systems as needed. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, equipment service histories, and regulatory compliance documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, building codes, environmental regulations, and organizational policies. Communicate regularly with department managers regarding maintenance priorities, project status, and operational impacts. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that improve maintenance operations, efficiency, and asset management.

Additional Duties Custodial:

Assist in cleaning and maintaining building walkways, steps, ramps, and entrances daily; tidy up restrooms, hallways, and galleries as necessary in coordination with the Custodian Coordinator Assist in snow/ice removal from sidewalks, walkways, vents in coordination with

Manager of Landscape Horticulture Events:

Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, to prepare facilities for events including exhibition openings, private events, and meetings in coordination with with the Maintenance and Event Operations Manager Assist with livestock (chickens) as assigned by the Maintenance and Event Operations Manager Participate in all trainings and workshops required of Strawbery Banke Museum staff Perform other related duties as assigned to support the operation and maintenance of campus facilities. Qualifications Attention to detail. Mandatory High School diploma or equivalent Minimum 2 years' experience as a maintenance coordinator or building technician Ability to learn minor building maintenance and repair procedures; follow directions; learn specific methods of cleaning facilities associated with museum objects; exercise care and good judgment in the performance of assigned duties Logistical planner who has the ability to manage a constantly changing calendar, such as a program and event scheduled for the same date. Ability to adapt to changing weather conditions impacting daily work plans, programs and events Interacts with visitors and the public in a respectful, professional manner.

Hours:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of museum events including weekends, holidays and some nights for events. Requirements of all

Strawbery Banke Museum Staff:

SBM is committed to fostering a workplace that is truly equitable, inclusive, and accessible for a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and visitors. As such, it is an essential requirement that every SBM staff member: Exhibit a positive, collegial attitude and ability to work cooperatively with others at all levels of the organization including direct reports, colleagues, supervisor, volunteers, and visitors of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds; Actively contribute to an organizational culture of empathy, dignity, trust, and respect. Each person at SBM agrees to proactively prevent and address issues such as unconscious bias, harassment, gender disparity, racial inequity, political divisiveness, and barriers to accessibility; and Foster inclusive and engaging interactions, accommodate safety and comfort needs and requests, and to provide the best visitor experience possible. Staff members equally share the responsibility of immediately addressing a deficiency, and/or, notifying the appropriate department or supervisor to address any situations.

Strawbery Banke Museum Staff Norms:

SBM is committed to fostering a supportive and safe work culture. Through a series of training sessions, the following norms were established: We will set and acknowledge boundaries that foster a healthy work/life balance We will help and support each other to create psychological safety and trust We will welcome different viewpoints, values, and ideas in solving organizational problems We will proactively, honestly, and constructively create clear expectations regarding communication with all potential stakeholders We will hold ourselves and each other accountable in executing mutually agreed upon decisions Physical Requirements Must be physically fit. Work entails moving around the 10-acre site, sometimes for extended periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. Must be able to carry heavy weight up and down stairways and be able to safely set up and work on staging and on ladders. Working Conditions Must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. The essential duties of this position require regular attendance onsite, with limited capacity for remote work. Regularly work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person