BUILDING CARETAKER

Building Caretaker

The Building Caretaker is the facility & staff supervisor for the weekend. Assists in the lobby, museum and back country areas when needed; Assists other departments & is the point person for volunteers, and the contact for visiting partners (City, Exhibit Fabricators, tradesmen, etc). Responsible for maintaining a safe environment for Museum employees & visitors. Will work weekends, holidays, and nights, as needed. This position reports directly to the Operations and Security Manager.

This position reports directly to the Operations and Security Manager.

Opens / disarms the facility; Turns on and off all computers, A / V equipment, and other mechanical devices related to each exhibition; Last to leave to arm and lock building; Provides daily closing and security check of all buildings; Provide assistance to customers and museum visitors; Required to interact with the public regarding the museum, its exhibitions, museum programs and activities on general questions; Assist with birthday party patrons and insure the birthday party room is prepared for each session; Point of contact for volunteers and staff persons; Assists with setting-up and taking down equipment for regular and special programs; Performs essential custodial duties to insure clean and sanitary conditions in public areas of the museum to include restrooms, lobby, hallways, exhibit spaces, and grounds; Safeguards staff, visitors, exhibits, and equipment; Assists with special events by working as traffic control and setting up and taking down event equipment; Responsible for security and maintenance of buildings and grounds, access and key control associated with security equipment, including CCTV systems, two-way radios and specialized security devices; Works with supervisor to implement safety guidelines and City safety policies; Performs regular safety / security checks of all monitored locations, including Gem cases, Dioramas, Bark Hut, Cave, etc.; Completes and files accurate incident and accident forms and reports of security matters and provides information from such files to appropriate officials as directed; Other tasks as assigned.

Excellent customer service skills are required to work with a broad range of visitors that come to the Schiele Museum of Natural History. Must be customer service oriented and possess strong interaction skills to enhance the visitor experience and to provide information regarding the exhibitions on display. Must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and problem solving skills as well as the ability to process information, situations, and requests quickly and effectively. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, materials, tools and equipment needed to be effective in operating the museum throughout the course of a normal operational day. Must work well with other museum staff to provide the highest level of customer service and security required for standard Museum practice and to ensure a safe and attractive facility for the public and the staff.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or community college. Experience in customer service, public safety, security, or building maintenance is required. Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history. Drug Screening Required. Incumbent will be required to walk the museum building and grounds on a regular basis. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. The physical activity of this position includes : Climbing : Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or couching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Stooping : Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing : Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Repetitive Motions : Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and / or fingers.

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision : The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e. custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.)

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position : The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in a typical office or administrative work environment). Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history. Drug screening and criminal background check required. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIALS FUNCTIONS. The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M / F / H.