Position Title: Maintenance Assistant Reports To: Facilities Director Job Category: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary: $19/hour JOB DESCRIPTION Boyce Thompson Arboretum is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join its growing team. Responsible for basic maintenance and repair tasks and assists with irrigation, well maintenance, electrical, plumbing, vehicle maintenance, and general facility maintenance projects. Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for general maintenance and repair of arboretum infrastructure. Skills needed include but are not limited to: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, drywall repair, etc.
- Assists Irrigation technician with irrigation installation and adjustments.
- Performs repairs and maintenance on the vehicle This includes repairing golf carts.
- Moves equipment and furniture as needed, for cleaning or renovation purposes.
- Performs basic repairs to plumbing systems including fixing leaky faucets and opening clogged drains.
- Performs basic carpentry skills to repair wooden structures, fix benches and other projects that require carpentry.
- Performs basic welding to repair and construct needed items.
- Assists Horticulture Department with trail repair, maintenance and repair of greenhouses and other projects.
- Operates heavy equipment such as skid steer, dump truck and backhoe.
- Performs regular cleaning duties, which include sweeping, dusting, mopping, and vacuuming. Assists Janitorial staff on high volume visitor days with bathroom maintenance and trash pickup as needed.
- Inspects control panels and electrical wiring to detect any issues that require immediate attention.
- Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order. Cleans work area, tools, machines, and equipment.
- Promptly responds to work orders and requests for emergency repairs and clean-ups.
- Performs other general building maintenance as assigned.
- Responsible for event set up as assigned and works collaboratively with Marketing and Development on event needs.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Basic knowledge in areas of general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding and carpentry
- Basic knowledge of vehicle and golf cart repair or willingness to learn
- Ability to use power tools for basic construction or willingness to learn
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
- Detail-oriented, collaborative manner, and strong work ethic
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Computer skills: Able to use email, calendar programs, and Microsoft Word. Digital access to files and data will be required
- Must pass a background check. Clean driving record required.
Minimum Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: One year experience in craft/building maintenance work. Certifications/Licenses: Valid AZ driver's license Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions. Summer temperatures may exceed 110 degrees F.
- Must be able to work at least one weekend day and occasional evenings and holidays. Shift starts one hour before opening. In the summer months, the shift starts at 5 am.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and traverse uneven terrain and hiking conditions.
- Must be able to stand, walk on uneven terrain, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
- Fully functional vision is required (prescription lenses are acceptable).
Working Conditions Possible exposure to hot weather and temperatures. Possible exposure to distracting/uncomfortable noise levels. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, wildlife, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may require protective equipment. BTA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information go to . Must pass background check.