Facilities Assistant - Part Time
About the role
The Facilities Assistant manages responsibilities related to the physical buildings and equipment at SIFF facilities. This role supports the overall safety, security, and continuity in building operations, collaborating closely with Cinema Managers.
Responsibilities
- Support specific facilities needs in preparation for the annual Seattle International Film Festival in May at SIFF facilities
- Respond to facilities challenges in a timely manner, performing basic handy work and repairs as needed
- Maintain vendor list and accurate list of vendor services provided
- Collaborate with and support Seattle Center staff, janitorial, and security services to ensure proper office operations, maintenance, and other collaborative space related needs
- Cookordinate and facilitate approved office/workspaces moves, desk set-up and space planning and allocation
- Ensure completion of ongoing regular maintenance, such as changing HVAC filters and light bulbs; plumbing, electrical, and carpentry projects; emergency repairs, etc
- Inventory and monitor Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and make recommendations on repairs, replacements, or upgrades
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1-2 years in hands-on facilities maintenance work, repair work or handy work
- Familiarity working with both manual and electric tools
- Strong communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
Desired Qualifications
- 1-2 years in hands-on facilities maintenance work, repair work or handy work
- Familiarity working with both manual and electric tools
- Strong communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
Benefits and Expectations
- WA State Sick Leave
- Vacation PTO scaling with tenure
- Paid company holidays
- Access to discounts and passes to some SIFF programming and events hosted by neighboring Arts organizations
Work Environment
This position will work onsite at specified theater/s & offices above. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but with occasions where noise levels exceed normal limits and ear protection may be required. Temperatures can vary from location to location, with some duties being held outside. Strobe lights are sometimes used in the facilities. Employee will be expected to wear appropriate, task-specific Personal Protective Equipment including appropriate footwear and clothing.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time (5+ hours); walk; climb stairs and ladders; handle small mechanical parts; communicate with coworkers and vendor partners; and operate manual tools and power tools.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
- Taste or smell.
Compensation
$29/hr
Reports to
Director of Cinema Operations and works closely with theater management and technical staff across our facilities.
Primary Responsibilities
Support specific facilities needs in preparation for the annual Seattle International Film Festival in May at SIFF facilities
Respond to facilities challenges in a timely manner, performing basic handy work and repairs as needed
Maintain vendor list and accurate list of vendor services provided
Collaborate with and support Seattle Center staff, janitorial, and security services to ensure proper office operations, maintenance, and other collaborative space related needs
Cookordinate and facilitate approved office/workspaces moves, desk set-up and space planning and allocation.
Ensure completion of ongoing regular maintenance, such as changing HVAC filters and light bulbs; plumbing, electrical, and carpentry projects; emergency repairs, etc
Inventory and monitor Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and make recommendations on repairs, replacements, or upgrades
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Other duties as assigned
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Desired Qualifications
- 1-2 years in hands-on facilities maintenance work, repair work or handy work
- Familiarity working with both manual and electric tools
- Strong communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
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Benefits And Expectations
- WA State Sick Leave
- Vacation PTO scaling with tenure
- Paid company holidays
- Access to discounts and passes to some SIFF programming and events hosted by neighboring Arts organizations
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Work Environment
This position will work onsite at specified theater/s & offices above. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but with occasions where noise levels exceed normal limits and ear protection may be required. Temperatures can vary from location to location, with some duties being held outside. Strobe lights are sometimes used in the facilities. Employee will be expected to wear appropriate, task-specific Personal Protective Equipment including appropriate footwear and clothing.
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Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time (5+ hours); walk; climb stairs and ladders; handle small mechanical parts; communicate with coworkers and vendor partners; and operate manual tools and power tools.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
- Taste or smell.
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Compensation
$29/hr
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Reports to
Director of Cinema Operations and works closely with theater management and technical staff across our facilities.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Support specific facilities needs in preparation for the annual Seattle International Film Festival in May at SIFF facilities
- Respond to facilities challenges in a timely manner, performing basic handy work and repairs as needed
- Maintain vendor list and accurate list of vendor services provided
- Collaborate with and support Seattle Center staff, janitorial, and security services to ensure proper office operations, maintenance, and other collaborative space related needs
- Cookordinate and facilitate approved office/workspaces moves, desk set-up and space planning and allocation.
- Ensure completion of ongoing regular maintenance, such as changing HVAC filters and light bulbs; plumbing, electrical, and carpentry projects; emergency repairs, etc
- Inventory and monitor Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and make recommendations on repairs, replacements, or upgrades
- Other duties as assigned