We're Hiring! Part-Time Building & Grounds Coordinator
We're Hiring! Building & Grounds Coordinator
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is Hiring! Join a dedicated team committed to learning through play, ensuring every child is welcome and belongs.
Part-Time Building & Grounds Coordinator
POSITION PURPOSE
The Building & Grounds Coordinator’s primary responsibility is serving as the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s (CMTM) “handyperson” and ensuring a high-quality visitor experience by coordinating the caretaking of CMTM’s building and property. This position is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of CMTM’s building and grounds, including cleaning and repairs when needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for coordinating:
Building & grounds maintenance and cleaning schedules
Communications with building vendors including HVAC, elevator, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, security, snow removal, landscaping, and waste management.
The safety of CMTM's Design Shop, including training shop staff with varying experience levels, maintaining shop inventory, coordinating a cleaning schedule between shop staff, inspecting tools and equipment for safety, and overseeing tool maintenance (Note: this coordination is done in collaboration with Theatre and Exhibits teams)
Responsible for supporting the Visitor Engagement Director with:
Annual and project-based contracts for vendors
Tracking and projection of expenses relating to the Building & Grounds budget
Training of new Building & Grounds Associates and Assistants
Responsible for hands-on tasks and specialized knowledge, including:
Apply expert knowledge of building repairs and the use of power tools
Assist Exhibits, Theatre, and other teams with tool use and maintenance needs
Apply knowledge and expertise in building systems with special emphasis on HVAC
Support Building & Grounds Assistants and Associates in carrying out maintenance and cleaning tasks
Regularly clean and organize CMTM’s design shop
Support Exhibits and Theatre teams on projects as needed (i.e. theatre set builds and exhibit upgrades/repairs)
Support Building & Grounds volunteers and quarterly building improvement workdays
Routinely inspect building for damage and hazards and carry out/facilitate repairs as needed
Routinely monitor janitorial and general building supplies and maintain a restocking schedule
Set up and clean up events and rentals, including lifting and moving tables and chairs
Additional duties include but are not limited to:
Conduct 2-3 weekly floor checks to engage with visitors
Participates in various forms of professional development
Participates in annual reviews
Support CMTM’s Strategic Plan and Goals through actions as identified by the team and supervisor
Perform other duties as identified by supervisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with building repairs with a focus on:
safe use of power tools
solid understanding of basic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
woodworking
wall patching & basic painting
note: this position would not be asked to perform plumbing or electrical work but would be responsible for identifying issues and suggesting when an expert in these areas might be needed.
Direct experience with children ages 0-14 a plus
Occasional weekend support for building emergencies (any additional hours would be compensated)
Comfort with Google Suite and Google Calendar a plus
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Mission-oriented
Solution-oriented attitude and creative problem-solving
A proactive approach
Proven time management skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate calendars
Discretion and good judgment in daily activities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKPLACE / ROLE
Ability to climb a ladder up to 16 feet
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Ability to complete repetitive motion and tasks such as raking, vacuuming, sanding, and more.
Use of hands and arms for reaching, steadying, and lifting objects.
Regularly required to crouch or kneel for short periods of time
The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate
The physical demands 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 functions.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Organization reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Organization may deem appropriate.
SCHEDULE
28 hours per week split between Monday to Friday with an emphasis on Monday & Tuesday, and the ability to flex hours to weekends occasionally as needed for emergency service (exact hours to be mutually determined.) CMTM is closed to the public on Monday afternoon and Tuesday.
COMPENSATION
$24.25 / hour plus $7,000 annual benefit pay which can be used toward a cafeteria plan of benefits, including health insurance (2 options, HSA available), dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, 403b (retirement) plan contributions, and/or HSA contributions. Benefit pay may also be taken as pay in lieu of benefits.
Additional benefits include:
annual free membership (for yourself or to give as gift)
monthly free admission passes
snacks, tea & coffee available daily onsite
staff events such as outings, parties, and lunches
CMTM has an equitable system of pay that offers a base rate based on position, longevity pay increases over time. This system is designed for equity and as such we do not have the ability to negotiate the compensation listed above.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant is required to email a resume, CMTM Employment Form, and letter of interest.
CMTM Employment Form can be found at https://www.kitetails.org/jobs
Applications accepted via email to hiring@kitetails.org
CMTM encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single requirement above. At CMTM, we enjoy helping individuals grow professionally. If this role excites you and your past experience has some alignment with these qualifications, we encourage you to submit an application.
Application Deadline: December 18, 2024, or until a candidate is found.
ABOUT CMTM
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.
We value Belonging.
Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We believe each person has value and worth; we celebrate what makes each of us unique and what binds us together as a strong community
We value Play.
We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s imagination. Play inspires our work, our physical spaces, our storytelling, and our learning experiences.
We value Community.
We center community in all we do. We strive to be an inclusive partner and resource in order to build strong, lasting relationships.
We value Curiosity.
We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others. Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world around us.
We value Trust.
We provide safe, inclusive experiences and spaces to ensure that the community’s trust is earned and upheld in all that we do.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility