What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Services Associate position at The Holocaust Center?
Building Services Associate
Fulltime, In-Person Position
Founded by Michigan survivors to create a lasting memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, The Zekelman Holocaust Center (“The HC”) is guided by its mission to engage, educate, and empower by remembering the Holocaust. Each year the Center welcomes thousands of visitors to learn the lessons of history’s darkest period. Exhibits and artifacts on display include survivor testimonies, documents, paintings, and films, a WWII-era boxcar, and a sapling from the tree located outside Anne Frank’s hiding place window that is described in her diary. Embedded in the community, the Center’s trained staff offers school and adult groups customized tours, training, and programs. Guests are empowered to apply the lessons learned to create a compassionate society where people take responsible action.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Building Services Associate is responsible for ensuring that facilities are clean and in good operating condition. Their responsibilities include set up and tear down of classrooms, preventative maintenance and repairs throughout the building, grounds-keeping, and general cleaning.
Responsibilities:
- Manage cleanliness and upkeep of facility exterior and interior
- Set up meeting rooms for daily programs and special events – Includes moving furniture and following specific instructions from supervisor or Event Manager
- Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, drinking fountains, kitchen, and breakrooms
- Complete administrative duties, such as filling out forms and reporting maintenance statuses to supervisor
- Respond to emergency calls for custodial issues, maintenance, and repairs
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with supervisor and other team members
- Perform routine maintenance of main floor technology and equipment
- Perform routine building maintenance duties
- Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors
- Comply with all safety and health regulations
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience
- Ability to learn plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools)
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment up to 60 pounds
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents
- Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisor
- Ability to take direction from managers who are not direct supervisor
- May be required to work evenings and Sundays, with prior notice
- Ability to self-motivate, multi-task, team player
- Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative in some instances
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be
Please submit cover letter with salary requirements.
