Maintenance Laborer

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs routine custodial and labor related tasks. Secures facility as directed. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming as we honor employee experiences, perspectives, and unique identities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment for all guests and employees throughout the Conservatory’s interior and exterior grounds.
• Perform routine trash and recycling removal from designated areas, including outdoor walkways, outdoor gardens, and entrances.
• Secure facility by ensuring necessary doors are locked/unlocked at specified times and by checking in with security guards before opening/closing facilities.
• Perform general maintenance tasks and complete work orders as assigned.
• Maintain assigned tools/equipment and report problems to the Foreman promptly.
• Assist with construction and installation of all shows and all special events as needed.
• Assure proper maintenance of all restroom facilities and other areas as needed.
• Maintain the exterior grounds through tasks such as power washing, snow removal, leaf cleanup, and other outdoor maintenance activities as needed.
• Follow recycling program.
• Safely operate conservatory vehicle to make deliveries, pick up supplies, etc.
• Assist Facility Manager and Forman in other areas as needed.
• Assist and respond to requests from Events and Guest Services with facilities needs before, during, and after scheduled events.
• Assist Horticulture Department as needed.
• Assist with Housekeeping Department as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate well with all levels of people in a friendly manner.
• Able to work alone as well as in a team environment.
• Able to use manual tools in all kinds of weather and conditions.
• Knowledge in the upkeep of facility, offices and grounds.
• Knowledge of material, equipment and tools used in cleaning, maintenance and repair of buildings and garden areas.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SENSORY DIMENSIONS:

• Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity to operate keyboard.
• Mental effort: reading, writing, analyzing, and visualizing.
• Sensory requirement: Ability to communicate and respond to staff in a friendly and fair manner.
• Strong work ethic in all areas of job performance.
• Ability to communicate and respond both in person and over the phone to the general public, staff and volunteers.
• Able to work under deadlines and stress.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to provide own transportation to perform principle responsibilities.
• Requires evening and weekend work both indoor and outdoor locations.
• Forty –hour workweek with overtime as required.
• Will at times be working alone in the facility.
• Will have occasion to work in or pass through any area of the conservatory or growing houses.

MINIMUM POSITION GUIDELINES:
(Education, Experience and Certification)

• Minimum of a high school degree.
• Three years work experience in a general laborer field.
• Must hold a current Pennsylvania driver’s license and be insurable by the conservatory.

Revisions, additions or deletions to this job description may be made at any point.