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Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the SIFF Cinema Downtown, SIFF Film Center, SIFF Cinema Egyptian, SIFF Cinema Uptown theaters and SIFF office space facilities at Seattle Center are maintained to a high standard, including full compliance with codes/regulations, health and safety requirements.
• Support additional specific facilities needs in preparation for the annual Seattle International Film Festival in May at SIFF facilities, and additional or rented facilities.
• Respond to facilities challenges in a timely manner, performing basic repairs as needed.
• Maintain, develop and document all procedures related to periodic maintenance, servicing, and inspection of equipment including popcorn machines, HVAC, plumbing fixtures, sewage systems, electrical fixtures and circuitry, pumps, motors, conveyance and related instruments/controls, etc.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of contractors, including general building, mechanical and electrical, fire alarm systems, lift maintenance, pest control, security systems, emergency system testing & inspections, waste management and refuse removal, utilities, and any other maintenance requests, closely monitoring progress to ensure quality and completion of work.
• Research and communicate with potential vendors for required services.
• Maintain vendor list and accurate list of vendor services provided.
• Monitor and maintain the functionality of all building security camera systems, including footage review, when necessary. Install any new cameras as necessary.
• Serve as the primary on-call contact for any response for all building alarm system calls from 10pm - 8am.
• Review relevant vendor invoices to ensure work completed to expectation before Accounts Payable staff will process payments, work with providers if any discrepancies.
• Supervise the custodial services and contractors and maintain stock and inventory of cleaning and janitorial supplies as needed at each location.
• Collaborate with and support Seattle Center staff, janitorial, and security services to ensure proper office operations, maintenance, and other collaborative space related needs.
• Collaborate and act as a liaison for Seattle Colleges Fine Arts Building Management and facilities staff at SIFF Cinema Egyptian to coordinate building services, amenities, etc., and relaying messaging on behalf of Building Management to staff regarding office closures, building repairs, or other important tenant information.
• Coordinate and facilitate approved office/workspaces moves.
• Work with SIFF security system vendors at all locations and Seattle Center security to keep these systems up to date and serviced and accessible to staff.
• Prepare and maintain a planned and preventative maintenance schedule that anticipates and incorporates future developments with building infrastructure, finishes, fixtures, and décor across all SIFF facilities.
• Ensure completion of ongoing regular maintenance, such as changing HVAC filters and light bulbs; minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry projects; minor emergency repairs, etc.
• Communicate effectively with external entities such as city departments, neighboring building owners/managers, and others as required.
• Inventory and monitor Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and makes recommendations on repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Please apply online.
• Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional and lived experience to the role.
• Attach a cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and how your professional experience qualifies you to be successful in the role.
• All attachments must be in PDF format.

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