Facilities Technician

Job Type: Part-time (20 hours/week)
Job Location: Oak Park
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Supervisor's Title: Director of Facilities

About Us:

The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is a well-established organization that’s been around for 50 years! We consist of 45 employees and 350 volunteers who annually serve an audience of 150,000 site visitors and 1 million virtual visitors from around the world.

We are proud to provide several services, including tours, workshops, teacher trainings, student internships, school outreach, family activities, multimedia programs, library/archive, membership programs, travel programs, and multi-channel merchandising.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Facilities Technician. Start your exciting career with us today!

Work Summary:

The Facilities Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to: care and general and ground maintenance, facility repairs, assisting with training junior facility technicians, assisting in interacting with contractors such as HVAC, security, exterior irrigation, interior fire alarm systems and general housekeeping.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Complete daily housekeeping duties of the public spaces, bathrooms, and offices, following the building housekeeping manual. Complete special cleaning projects as assigned by supervisor.
2. Remove leaves and trash from courtyard, entrance areas, porches, and balconies. Clear snow from public and private throughways as needed between snow removal contractor visits to maintain building access for staff and visitors.
3. Carry out seasonal upkeep to the grounds including mow and edge lawn, rake leaves and trim plantings as needed; remove lawn and other landscape debris; plant, mulch, fertilize, water, and weed all lawn and exterior plants (when in season).
4. Maintain Robie House and other sites HVAC operations, including minor repairs to plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems and preventive maintenance following established routine plan.
5. Oversee and maintain security systems, routinely confirming functionality.
6. Complete monthly maintenance reports detailing tasks accomplished and future work to be submitted to supervisor.
7. Record all maintenance work and supply those records to Facilities Manager, entering information into database when requested.
8. Assist in the preservation and maintenance of the original historic fabric of the building by cleaning and surveying art glass windows, original wood trim, and hardware following protocol of the preservation maintenance manual. Consult with supervisor and Trust preservation architect as needed to confirm proper cleaning and repair techniques.
9. Supervise contracted employees (plant maintenance, pest control, snow removal, carpet cleaning, plumbing, and repair techniques).
10. Daily inspect the facility for any building or artifact damage. Document and report any such damage immediately.
11. As a staff member with security clearance, open and close museum buildings and/or serve as building facility steward. Monitor potential problems from storms, power outages and other emergencies. Initiate response in accordance with emergency preparedness plan to contain potential damage, summoning outside assistance as needed. Immediately report emergency to supervisor.
12. Maintain facilities storage areas keeping supplies and equipment efficiently organized. Report to supervisor on condition of equipment and tools to complete work efficiently. Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, and order supplies as required. Oversee and implement all aspects of facilities support to keep the house clean and ready for visitors.
13. Work collaboratively with guest services manager with event/program set-up and breakdown. This may require modifying your daily work schedule and/or overtime.
14. Must be able to respond to after-hour emergency situations.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Trade experience preferred, but not required.
• 2 years of Mechanical and technical skills experience
• Ability to learn and apply special procedures related to historic houses and museum environments.
• Ability to lift loads of 35 pounds.
• Moves, loads, delivers, or adjusts supplies and property weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Frequently required to climb ladders, work on roof, and work in tight spaces, such as crawlspaces.
• Weekend and evening hours required.
• Must be available for after-hours emergencies

Environment:

Most work in historic building currently under restoration. Exposure to environmental allergens including dust, pollen, mold and building materials pre-OSHA standards. Frequent high levels of noise. The workplace is a smoke-and drug free environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.