Facilities Assistant

Overview

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon’s state, regional, national, and international programs, nature centers, and chapters have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. As a sentinel species, we recognize that the fate of birds is inextricably tied to the fate of us all.

Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the United States and seven countries in 17 state and regional offices, 41 nature centers, and 23 wildlife sanctuaries. Together as one Audubon, we aspire to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss.

Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged, with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon will bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Assistant is responsible for helping maintain the Blair Audubon Visitor Center and the surrounding grounds and buildings at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. They will be primarily focused on the cleaning and light maintenance of the Blair Audubon Visitor Center, including the restrooms and office buildings scattered throughout the campus. There will be light duty maintenance associated with keeping these buildings in good condition such as using high ladders to clean/change light bulbs and fans, lubricating/fastening hardware, and cleaning windows.

This is a full-time, 40-hour position, with a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.

Essential Functions

• Maintain facilities including cleaning floors, sinks, toilets, mirrors, kitchen areas, offices, and restocking paper in all facilities throughout the campus.
• Empty trash and recycling in all buildings and in parking lot.
• Maintain a stocked and organized cleaning supply room.
• Provide support for special events and functions including setting up meeting rooms and other spaces when requested.
• Conduct deep cleaning of dorms and overnight spaces as needed.
• Light maintenance tasks such as using a drill to hang signs, scratch repair, inspections of doors and appliances.
• Greet visitors, volunteers, and event guests with a positive, welcoming attitude.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with building and facilities maintenance, preferably at a large facility.
• Demonstrated experience with custodial duties.
• Demonstrate pride and ownership in their work.
• Must possess good judgment and be able to work independently.
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance, repair, and safety issues essential.
• Flexibility and willingness to work off hours, support Center and Sanctuary needs.
• Highly ethical, honest, and reliable.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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All new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start of employment unless they are pre-qualified by HR for exemption.