Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant

Environmental Services 

• Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning associated with various shift assignments of the facility, including but not limited to, cleaning, dusting, mopping, polishing of bathroom fixtures, counters, doors, furniture, high and low surfaces, partitions, sinks, showers, stainless steel, tables, walls, woodwork, and washing of mirrors, glass, and windows
• Stock supplies in restrooms and throughout the facility
• Work in accordance with facility standards and procedures
• Provide emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning
• Pick up, transport, and removal of compost, recycling, and waste
• Perform hard surface floor care including dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping
• Complete carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning, vacuuming, and use of a carpet extractor
• Operate cleaning equipment such as battery-powered electric and manual equipment, gas and electric blowers, mechanical floor polishers and scrubbers, brooms, dusters, vacuums, and wet mops
• Clean and maintain carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with position
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain established safety and quality standards
• Inspect assigned work areas and report per departmental procedures any burnt-out lights, non-working fixtures, graffiti, or minor damage such as scratches, gouges, and marks
• Support the Security Department by immediately reporting anything out of the ordinary regarding the condition of the art and the integrity of locked or alarmed spaces
• Provide support during periods of severe weather, building emergencies, and evacuations  
• Perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber, buffer, burnisher, and John Deere Gator vehicle
• Monitor supplies and equipment and reports needs to supervisor 

Event Support

• Maintain radio connection to event coordinators, security and other staff for the duration of the event to ensure timely responses for calls requesting departmental support.
• Support the movement of equipment and materials during set up and break down of events, ensuring that events are set-up in a timely manner and according to specifications.  
• Assist with the cleaning of event location prior to, during, and after event, including trash and recycling management, cleaning and tidying, restroom maintenance, spill response, and general upkeep  
• Perform or direct room conversions according to written floor plan including setting or removing tables, chairs and other in-house furniture 
• Ensure furniture storage areas are organized 

Other Duties  

• Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service—creating positive, meaningful experiences for all visitors, every time
• Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM’s work 

SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all employees and volunteers. Guided by our mission to connect art to life and engage diverse communities, we strive to create a sense of belonging for all of the communities we serve. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic