Facilities Technician (Full-Time)

Job Description

The Portland Art Museum (referred to as Museum) invites applications for the position of Facilities Technician. The Facilities technician is a hybrid position, combining custodial and maintenance duties necessary to keep the Museum’s buildings and grounds clean and in good repair.

Custodial

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors the cleanliness and appearance of the Museum’s campus while observing all applicable safety guidelines
• Routinely cleans glass doors and windows
• Mops restrooms; scrubbing and sanitizing fixtures, toilets and urinals, mirrors, dividers and doors
• Restocks custodial supplies
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools
• Reports maintenance or safety concerns to supervisors or manager
  
  

Maintenance

• Regular use of hand tools and power tools
• Repairs and paints wall & trim surfaces
• Maintains tile & grout on walls and floors; silicone sealant on sinks and vanities; concrete and stone walls & floors; carpet; hardwood floors; VCT; toilets, urinals, sinks and faucets
• Repairs vacuum cleaners, sweepers, scrubbers, shampooers, extractors, lawn care equipment, irrigation systems, timers and controllers
• Installs office furniture and office equipment
• Maintains all gates and associated hardware for outside entry points
• Replaces light bulbs in public and office spaces
• Repairs carts, dollies, hand trucks and other transporting equipment
  
  

Secondary Or Additional Responsibilities

• Assists Engineering with equipment maintenance as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities
  
  

Institutional Responsibilities

• Support the Museum’s mission, vision and core values of creativity, connection, equity, learning, accessibility and accountability
• Contribute to and support the PAM strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity, equity, inclusion and access
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement
• Promote equity and inclusion goals and have a “people first” mindset
  
  

Required Knowledge & Skills

• High attention to detail, prioritization of duties to meet deadlines, and maintaining calm under pressure
• Work positively in a team environment with coworkers and visitors
• Commitment to follow all safety guidelines
• Basic knowledge of operating power tools
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning products, equipment and supplies
  
  

Education, Formal & Informal Experience, Training Required, Certification, Etc.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in custodial role or demonstrated competency in maintenance duties. Building trade (carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) experience a plus
  
  

Job Conditions

• Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (40 hours per week)
• Onsite/Not Remote
• Occasional overtime
• Occasional evening hours
• Work with chemicals
  
  

Physical Activities

• Frequently lift/push/pulling up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally kneeling, climbing ladders, and getting in and out of tight spaces and work in awkward positions
• Occasionally climb stairs and ladders (up to levels 20 ft above the ground)
• Frequently moving around the Museum, bending body to waist, reaching, handling, and grasping objects
• Frequently communicating with other staff members
• Occasionally work in high noise areas, outdoors, in varying temperature and humidity environments
• This is not a complete representation of all physical requirements
  
  

Benefits

• This role is non-exempt/hourly and full-time
• Budgeted compensation is within pay grade E ($19.46 min - $22.38 mid - $25.30 max), depending on experience
• Shift differentials, for hourly/non-exempt staff, for hours worked onsite within:
• Evening hours (6:00 pm-12:00 am) will be paid an additional $1.00 per hour
• Night hours (12:01 am-6:00 am) will be paid an additional $2.00 per hour
• Healthcare package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K match, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off: 7 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation, sick, and bereavement leave
• Transportation benefits: TriMet / C-Tran / parking monthly account or bike-to-work enrollment
• Museum admission & lectures, programs, and gift shop discounts
• R.E.A.P (Reciprocal Employee Attraction Pass), providing free general admission to local destinations
  

Application Process for Facilities Technician

In order to be considered eligible, submissions require a resume, four references, and all application questions answered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by email. All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.

Closing date: We will begin reviewing applications immediately, so please apply as soon as possible. The closing date is subject to change at any time.

Company Description

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The Museum is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our Museum employee experiences. We strive to foster a mindful and respectful environment in which everyone can be their authentic selves at work and experience a culture free of harassment, racism, and discrimination.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, disability or any other legally protected status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. This commitment ensures that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. Alternative formats of this application are available upon request. If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@pam.org or 503.276.4358.

About The Portland Art Museum

The seventh oldest museum in the United States, the Portland Art Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions drawn from the Museum’s holdings and the world’s finest public and private collections. The Museum’s collection of more than 50,000 objects, displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries, reflects the history of art from ancient times to today. The collection is distinguished for its holdings of arts of the native peoples of North America, English silver, and the graphic arts. An active collecting institution dedicated to preserving great art for the enrichment of future generations, the Museum devotes 90 percent of its galleries to its permanent collection.

The Museum’s campus of landmark buildings, a cornerstone of Portland’s cultural district, includes the Jubitz Center for Modern and Contemporary Art, the Gilkey Center for Graphic Arts, the Schnitzer Center for Northwest Art, PAM CUT, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Center for Native American Art. With a membership of more than 22,000 households and serving more than 350,000 visitors annually, the Museum is a premier venue for education in the visual arts. For information on exhibitions and programs visit portlandartmuseum.org.