Facilities Assistant

About the role

The Facilities Assistant position at Minnetrista is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of all buildings across the 40-acre campus. Responsibilities include trash removal, bathroom cleaning, light and medium-duty cleaning, and deep cleaning as required. Set-up and tear-down for internal and external events are also handled, often collaborating with other staff and departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Custodial experience preferred
• Show strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency and priority
• Demonstrate ability to work alone or in a group setting with others, regardless of age or background
• Self-motivated and able to follow directions accurately
• Aligned with Minnetrista’s cultural values and visitor-centric focus

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve the organization’s purpose by demonstrating Minnetrista’s vision, values, mission, goals, and strategies daily
• Help others achieve the organization’s purpose through collaboration and teamwork
• Carry out job function through completing the following essential duties directly or through subordinate personnel

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are cleaned to a high standard, including trash removal, bathroom cleaning, light and medium-duty cleaning regularly, and deep cleaning as required
• Complete timely and accurate set-ups, flips, and teardowns using diagrams provided; communicate with Facilities Manager, Facilities Supervisor, other Facilities Assistants, and other staff
• Set up and troubleshoot A/V equipment in consultation with the Facilities Manager or Supervisor
• Absorb and assist staff from all departments in the moving of oversized items
• Open and close all buildings and gated outdoor spaces. Secure and lock all buildings and outdoor spaces upon closure and arm security systems where applicable
• Perform all other duties required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including various shifts over seven-day/week operations
• Physical requirements including working outside in different types of weather conditions, as well as standing, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, crawling, and crouching at any given time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more
• Possibility of some exposure to hazards and moderate-to-high noise levels
• Must be able to move about 40-acre main campus
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Pay

$12 per hour

Schedule

Mixed schedule, including various shifts over seven-day/week operations