Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
TITLE Maintenance Laborer
DEPARTMENT : Facilities and Sustainability
REPORTS TO : Facilities Foreman
GENERAL SUMMARY : Performs routine custodial and labor related tasks. Secures facility as directed. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming as we honor employee experiences, perspectives, and unique identities.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment for all guests and employees throughout the Conservatorys interior and exterior grounds.
- Perform routine trash and recycling removal from designated areas, including outdoor walkways, outdoor gardens, and entrances.
- Secure facility by ensuring necessary doors are locked / unlocked at specified times and by checking in with security guards before opening / closing facilities.
- Perform general maintenance tasks and complete work orders as assigned.
- Maintain assigned tools / equipment and report problems to the Foreman promptly.
- Assist with construction and installation of all shows and all special events as needed.
- Assure proper maintenance of all restroom facilities and other areas as needed.
- Maintain the exterior grounds through tasks such as power washing, snow removal, leaf cleanup, and other outdoor maintenance activities as needed
- Follow recycling program.
- Safely operate conservatory vehicle to make deliveries, pick up supplies, etc.
- Assist Facility Manager and Forman in other areas as needed.
- Assist and respond to requests from Events and Guest Services with facilities needs before, during, and after scheduled events.
- Assist Horticulture Department as needed.
- Assist with Housekeeping Department as needed.
- Performs other duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to communicate well with all levels of people in a friendly manner.Able to work alone as well as in a team environment.Able to use manual tools in all kinds of weather and conditions.Knowledge in the upkeep of facility, offices and grounds.Knowledge of material, equipment and tools used in cleaning, maintenance and repair of buildings and garden areas.PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SENSORY DIMENSIONS :
Physical mobility : sitting, standing, walking, lifting / carrying objects up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity to operate keyboard.Mental effort : reading, writing, analyzing, and visualizing.Sensory requirement : Ability to communicate and respond to staff in a friendly and fair manner.Strong work ethic in all areas of job performanceAbility to communicate and respond both in person and over the phone to the general public, staff and volunteers.Able to work under deadlines and stressWORKING CONDITIONS :
Ability to provide own transportation to perform principle responsibilities.Requires evening and weekend work both indoor and outdoor locations.Forty hour workweek with overtime as required.Will at times be working alone in the facility.Will have occasion to work in or pass through any area of the conservatory or growing houses.MINIMUM POSITION GUIDELINES : (Education, Experience and Certification)
Minimum of a high school degree.Three years work experience in a general laborer field.Must hold a current Pennsylvania drivers license and be insurable by the conservatory.Revisions, additions or deletions to this job description may be made at any point.