Responsibilities

About the Role

La Nube is looking for a passionate type – A personality who can assist in the maintenance of the building, tracking of inventory, hours worked and quality of work. The ideal person for this position will be able to start a system that can tell us exactly what we have, where it is and when we need to order new items to maintain proper cleanliness and hygiene within our STEAM Center. This person will streamline communication and operations between the Custodial team, Guest Experience and Facilities teams within our organization. We need someone we can trust to have an issue taken care of in an adequate and timely manner with a quality of work that exceeds standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years’ experience in custodial services.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Ability to work irregular hours as necessary including off hours, holidays, weekends and evenings/early mornings.
• Proficient knowledge in basic budgeting practices in relation to managing department fund allocations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic technical skills.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job.

Essential Functions:

• Assist facilities and exhibits team with general tasks, i.e. changing air filters.
• Communicate, delegate and manage the cleaning crew’s assignments.
• Utilize a radio to communicate with employees throughout the STEAM Center.
• Utilize tools and materials to assist in the maintenance, cleanliness, aesthetics and improvement of the facility i.e. painting.
• Manage and participate in the cleaning and sanitization of exhibits and the general building daily.
• Work alongside team members and guests while maintaining harmonious workplace relationships.
• Verify hours of work.
• Track consumables and inventory.
• Order supplies and maintain stock of items to maintain cleanliness, hygiene and smooth operations.
• Complete standard preventative maintenance and repair of minor issues.
• Assist the V.P. of Facilities and Exhibits in maintaining a high level of operations and performance within the cleaning and custodial team.
• Track quality of work being performed within the building custodial staff.
• Provide backup assistance to other team members to ensure continuity of services.
• Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing in the English language.
  
  

Physical Demands/Occupational Hazards

This position is highly active. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Observe and react to the needs of guests, team members, volunteers, and community partners.
• Frequent movement throughout the STEAM Center.
• Manipulate, lift and/or move materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent bending/stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, overhead reaching
• Communicate safety hazards.
• Exposure to solvents and chemicals.
• Frequent work around dirt, dust, loud noises and odors.
• Occasional work in outdoor elements (may consist of harsh heat or cold).
• Occasional walking on uneven surfaces.
• Occasional exposure to leaning edges and glass barriers.
• Observe State and Federal OSHA safety standards.

This job description should not be construed to imply these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required. This job description may be updated as needed.

How To Apply

If you would like to join the La Nube team, please submit your application to HR@la-nube.org including the name of the position in the email subject line.

Your application should be addressed to HR and include the following:

• An updated resume or CV with contact details: email address and phone number
• A cover letter and pay requirements

Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

La Nube is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.