Department:                      Operations

Classification:                    Non-exempt, Hourly

Job Type:                           Part-time, Monday thru Friday with some evenings and weekends

Job Status:                         Employee, 20 hours/week

Reports to:                         Operations Director

Supervisory Role:               No

Travel:                                Yes – local/Ohio (5%).  No overnight travel.

II Job Summary:

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical condition, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the building and grounds to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for staff and visitors.

III Job Responsibilities & Duties:

A. Custodial

• General clean-up of grounds including the parking lot, Pavilion, Stewardship Center, Gazebo, Amphitheater, Overlook, and trails.
• Removal of trash, recycling, and compost throughout the buildings and grounds as necessary.
• Ensure restrooms and other spaces are always amply supplied with toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
• Janitorial inspections and communication with our cleaning vendors on expectations and performance of cleaning.

B. Maintenance

• Maintenance and general repair of the facility and grounds.
• Assist with land management tasks and landscaping as needed.
• Communicate with the Operations Director regarding repairs, solutions, and completion of these tasks.
• Coordinate with Operations Director for seasonal maintenance, inspections, and vendor for various building systems, repairs, and improvements.
• Assist other staff/departments with the setup and tear down of tables, stackable seating, tents, cables, etc. for events, programs, and rentals.

C. Administration

• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and tools, and order when necessary.
• Communicate with staff via email, and update status of work order system.
• Coordinate with city services and utilities as needed.
• Responsible for organization of workshop and recycling area.

D. Other:

• Participate in staff meetings and events.
• Work with/supervise volunteers as needed.
• Serve as an on the ground representative of the Nature Center, interacting with the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

IV Required Qualifications & Skills:

• High School diploma.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Experience in General Maintenance (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing).
• Available to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Experience or ability to use power and hand tools, competent in repair or maintenance work.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and climb a ladder.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and directions.
• Wanting and willingness to learn and adapt to new and sustainable approaches to resolving challenges.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and part of a team with staff, vendors, guests, donors, board members, and volunteers.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Openness and eagerness to apply sustainable and environmental best practices to all aspects of work.
• Flexibility, dependability, good sense of humor, resourcefulness, and positive attitude.
• Commitment to NCSL’s mission, vision, and values.
• Computer skills and general knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

V Working Conditions:

• Position requires lifting of 50 lbs.
• Climbing, kneeling, sitting, bending, occasional driving, and moving furniture.
• Outdoor work is sometimes performed under physically strenuous conditions and inclement weather.

VI Compensation:

• $16.00 per hour