Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Facilities Maintenance Generalist helps keep the Science Center and S.S. William G. Mather Museum look and operate at its best for our guests and visitors, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, and property. The Facilities Maintenance Generalist is responsible for general maintenance, basic repairs, and safety and security. This position will also complete tasks, assignments, and projects per the direction of the Facilities and Security Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Please note that this position requires occasionally working outdoors for prolonged periods in varied weather conditions, climbing narrow stairwells and ladders, and lifting heavy objects. This position requires extended periods of standing, stooping, and reaching to maintain and inspect equipment. This position works in environments with excessive noise requiring ear protection and occasional respiratory protection. Candidate must be able to work closely and effectively with guests, vendors, contractors, and Science Center staff, all while being friendly and outgoing. Professional attitude and appearance are required. This position will comply with all Great Lakes Science Center policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for colleagues and guests.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, write, and type. The employee frequently is required to stand on post; walk/respond in a professional manner to emergency calls, use hands to handle, and reach with hands and arms. This job works inside and outside, year-round. Due to the historic nature of the Steamship, air conditioning is not available and this role may experience warm temperatures during the spring/summer operating season. This position requires the ability to lift items needed for maintenance and special events, up to 50 pounds; and be able to push or pull minimum of 200 pounds.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS (K/S/A):
Additional Information
Great Lakes Science Center is proud to provide staff members with a benefits program that offers choices designed to meet their individual needs and lifestyles. Eligible staff members can participate in the following benefits programs:
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Due to the operations of the department and organization, F&S staff may work during holidays, early mornings, late evenings, weekends and overnight. Schedules may be provided as late as a week prior to the scheduled work date for this department.
COVID-19 SAFETY AND GUIDELINES:
Great Lakes Science Center is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff (paid and unpaid), and guest. In accordance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all staff are required to be vaccinated and/or boosted against COVID-19. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those who cannot take the vaccine due to health or religious reasons.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
It is the policy of GLSC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, age, source of income, familial status, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. GLSC complies with applicable state, federal and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.