Facilities Attendant

The Facilities Attendant provides support to both TCA locations, the Jones Center downtown and Laguna Gloria in west Austin. This person will help oversee daily operations of buildings and grounds.

 
Department: Operations
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00/hour
Status: Part-time, non-exempt

 
Responsibilities:

• Ensure high quality general maintenance of site facilities and equipment, including the historic Driscoll Villa, the Gatehouse, Visitor Center, and the Jones Center.
• Provide janitorial support to our Custodian, including regular checks for supply inventory and cleanliness of restrooms, café tables and visitor areas and windows on site. Also disposing of recycling and trash bags during mornings or shift requirements.
• Complete maintenance projects as needed, including but not limited to, painting, sanding, graffiti removal, small carpentry jobs, changing light bulbs as needed.
• Basic grounds maintenance including cleaning fountains and use of leaf blower.
• Assisting and monitoring outside vendors on site, granting access, and relaying information to the Facilities Managers.
• Assist other departments leads in the setting up of events for rentals, TCA programs, education visits, art school classes and executive events including tables, chairs, tents, etc.
• Noting and documenting facilities issues on TCA’s internal reporting app in Teams.
• Taking part in special projects like site development, reorganization and assembling of office furniture etc.
• Taking direction on projects and daily tasks from Facilities Managers and Deputy App.
• Assisting with crowd and traffic flow inside the grounds at busy times.
• Opening and closing buildings as needed by schedule or event needs. Includes arming and disarming alarm systems.
• Taking part in all Health and Safety Training that TCA facilitates.
• Using radios, loudspeakers, and basic AV equipment.

 
Qualifications:

• Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation to/from both museum locations.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Comfortable with basic hand tools, shop vacs, sump pumps, floor buffer and pressure washers.
• Strong problem solver.
• High attention to detail; highly organized.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to climb 16ft ladder.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Positive attitude.
• Clean driving record.

 

 
How to Apply:
Submit resume and cover letter HERE.
Thank you for your interest in The Contemporary Austin and please keep an eye on our careers page for current opportunities.