Facility Maintenance

General Description:

This part-time position serves as the Facility Maintenance staff member for the Albuquerque Garden Center. The incumbent will perform general maintenance duties for the Garden Center building to assure the building remains clean, safe, fully functioning and appealing to the center's various customers. The individual in this position reports to the President of the Council; however, supervision of day-to-day tasks may be delegated to the Building Chair. The Administrative Assistant may also communicate guidance from the Council President or Building Chair. The incumbent is expected to establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the Council leadership team, Council employees, club and Society members, and volunteers in order to complete requested maintenance tasks and keep supervisor apprised of status. Work in this role is to be completed primarily during the center's regular hours of operation, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and may also include additional hours as negotiated with and approved by the Council President or his/her delegate. The number of hours worked weekly will vary and could range from one to two per week to 20 or more hours per week. Any alternative schedules or additional hours must be discussed with and approved by the Council President. In the case of emergencies, alternative hours may be approved via text or email. Applicants should have basic tools for performing building maintenance.

Specific Duties:

Maintain the Garden Center facility in working order, including ensuring that electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling utilities are all functioning appropriately. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on other aspects of the physical structure, including doors, cabinetry, flooring, walls, lighting. Perform minor repairs when any of these aspects of the building are not functioning properly. Make recommendations for use of outside contractors when conditions warrant them. Initiate routine and seasonal maintenance. Maintain open communication to keep supervisor informed of status of routine and assigned tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to follow directions and propose solutions Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team to maintain the building in the best condition possible Ability to deal effectively with a diverse set of customers Ability to manage competing requirements and adapt to rapidly-changing priorities Initiative to identify and recommend maintenance and building improvements Knowledge of basic building maintenance concepts, e.g., light electrical, plumbing, masonry, wood and metal fabrication/modification Ability to operate basic hand and power tools safely Ability to lift 50 pounds and move equipment and materials from place to place Physical stamina and ability to stand, walk and kneel for long periods of time and the ability to climb ladders Willingness to work outside during all seasons and at odd hours when weather dictates. Possession of a valid driver's license

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Experience:

Maintenance:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Albuquerque, NM 87112 (Required)

Work Location:

In person