Facilities Assistant

About the Clark

The Clark is a leading cultural institution and actively seeks employees who are energized and motivated by its dual mission as an art museum and a center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The Clark’s mission and its geographical location define three essential aspects of its character and identity: the quality of its art, the beauty of its pastoral setting, and the depth of its commitment to the generation of ideas. Clark employees enjoy the opportunity to live and work in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, a place of rich natural beauty, a dynamic environment defined by its deep cultural resources, and a region that is growing as both a center of innovation and a major tourist destination. Position Summary
Perform a variety of duties to provide clean, healthful and safe facilities and working environment for staff, students and visitors. This is a full time, benefitted, second shift (2pm-10pm) position, Sunday through Thursday.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Maintain a clean, healthful and safe environment by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing floors, surfaces and walls, removing trash and recyclables, cleaning windows inside and assigned areas on a daily basis or as needed, taking great care to avoid damage to artwork
• Clean, sanitize and restock restrooms.
• Maintain lighting of public and non-public areas of Institute. Change light bulbs and tubes. Use ladders and manual lift as necessary.
• Assist setting up and breakdown of rooms for meetings and special events. Move furniture as needed. Carry out work orders for various tasks and building projects as assigned.
• Maintain all cleaning equipment. Empty dust bags and change filters.
• Perform carpet and floor maintenance. Strip and wax wood floors, vacuum, shampoo, remove spots from carpeting.
• Stage scaffolding using electric lift.
• Assist grounds with shoveling when required.
• Answer visitor questions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range: $19.25-21.00

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Skills

• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, follow instructions, and read instruments and similar devices.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 months relevant experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Able to perform the following physical requirements continuously:
• Lifting under 40 lbs
• Standing
• Walking on uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs
• Bending
• Simple hand grasping
• Able to perform the following physical requirements frequently:
• Lifting over 40 lbs
• Using oil or chemicals
• Climbing ladders
• Stooping
• Walking on wet or slippery surfaces
• Reaching

Work Environment
Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, mechanical spaces, and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but can be high. Weather outdoors can be inclement.
Employment at the Clark is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant.

The Clark is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) . We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

The Clark provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Clark considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.