Building and Grounds Assistant

Description:

The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library Building & Grounds Assistant is responsible for maintaining and monitoring facilities, fixing and problem-solving building issues, and maintaining professional relationships with necessary contractors. The Head of Facilities and Buildings & Grounds Assistant are the first line of security and represent the Library and Museum to outside contractors.

Responsibilities
Building & Grounds

• Help with annual and daily maintenance, and repair work
• Suggest and help maintain suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
• Help monitor and maintain HVAC systems; help keep daily logs of temp and humidity
• Help keep walks clear of snow and ice; help mow gated garden
• Provide information for and help oversee annual state, local, and fire inspections
• Help maintain inventory records for OSHA compliance
• Help with event set up and break down
• Respond to emergencies as required

Security

• Help monitor and maintain security systems, cameras, and monitors
• Help oversee the work of security contractors
• Respond to security alarms as per designated on call list; maintain accurate call records
• Assist with art handling and moving as requested