AUS – Facilities Lead, Seattle, Washington

Job Title: Facilities Lead

Department: Facilities & Physical Plant

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt

Supervisor: Director, Administrative, Campus, and Facilities Services

Location: Seattle, WA (in Residence)

Target Date: May/June 2024

Compensation: $22.48

Position Summary

This position performs routine facility maintenance, cleaning, repairs and furniture/equipment setups throughout the University. This position will also provide audio visual support in classrooms for faculty, students and staff as needed. Occasionally provide front desk support and coverage.

Essential Functions/Accountabilities

• Performs minor repairs, furniture setups, minor cleaning, preventive maintenance and related work tasks on the University’s facilities.
• Performs general maintenance; independently performs assigned maintenance and repair work on building, grounds, equipment, furniture and machinery.
• Moves furniture and performs office and classroom/event set ups.
• Assist staff, faculty, and students with classroom A/V needs.
• Provide occasional support and coverage of front desk, includes directing people to proper departments and answering phones.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent or demonstrated strong skills in reading, writing and communication.
• Two years maintenance experience or similar work/trade experience.
• Demonstrated basic working knowledge of minor maintenance requirements of physical plant fixtures and facilities and basic custodial tools, hand tools and equipment.
• Basic/intermediate AV knowledge and background.
• Strong customer service experience and skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with staff, faculty, and students with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious, and ethnic diversity of the university and its community.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Commitment to follow safety procedures.
• Displays flexibility, caring, resourcefulness, respect for others, and a sense of humor.

Environmental and Job Hazards:

1. Requires intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals.
2. May be required to work at heights, on ladders, or in narrow spaces for the purposes of facility/equipment repair.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands:

1. Requires visual concentration on detail, dexterity and precision.
2. Requires periods of prolonged standing, and moderate periods of stooping, bending and kneeling.
3. Requires lifting and carrying heavy materials and supplies numerous times during work shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job description at any time.

Benefits Summary (Non-Exempt Staff)
Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6% and employer paid life insurance. Short term disability is employee paid via the Washington State Paid Family Leave Program; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; Vacation: Prorated from date of employment. Hours accrue based on hours worked each pay period. Carry-over allowed up to 2.5 days, 0 – 2 years; 3.75 days, 3 – 5 years; 5 days, 6 years and up; 12 days per year sick leave and carry-over up to 65 days; 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual.

To be considered for this position, please submit the following here

1. Cover Letter
   2. Resume
   3. Contact information for three (3) professional references

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check

Applications review will start immediately.