Job Description

Job Title:

Facilities Assistant

Department:

Estates

Reporting to:

Buildings Manager

Salary:

25,000 pa

Contract:

6 month full time initial contract with potential to extend

Hours:

37.5 hours per week rota over 7 days - alternate weekend and occasional evening work will be required.

Holiday:

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays pro rata.

American Museum & Gardens

The mission of the American Museum & Gardens is to educate, stimulate, and inspire its visitors to further the understanding of American history and culture. The Museum carries out this mission through the presentation of its historic rooms, its decorative art and Folk Art collections, also its special exhibitions, publications, learning programmes, and gardens. Our organisation is the only one of its kind outside the boundaries of the United States. We welcome, on average, 60,000 visitors a year.

About the role

The role is key in providing operational assistance for the American Museum & Gardens, within the Estates Team. The primary purpose of this post is to undertake cleaning and general maintenance duties across all buildings to a high standard, porterage and setting up and striking of rooms for corporate and private functions. This is an important post within the Estates department working closely with other departments and assisting with projects. The unique character and qualities of the site dictate that this post holder must be able to work without supervision and be able to deal with some demanding issues, in a responsible, sensitive, and professional manner.

This is a hands-on role that will at times include accessing various areas of buildings, including loft and basement spaces, and undertaking various cleaning tasks and moving furniture and equipment required for events. Outside work may be required. Due to the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas in which the post-holder works are step-free or enjoy level access. Flexibility is a key requirement, being adaptable to the needs of the organisation as cover is required for our growing out of hours events business.

You will act as a key holder for the site. You will be responsible for opening and closing the museum on a rota basis and may be asked to respond to emergencies outside of general working hours.

The post holder can look forward to working in a Grade I Listed Manor House featuring collections from the United States of America. The Exhibition gallery houses temporary exhibitions of which the post holder will be involved in helping to set up. The Estate is set within 125 acres of land just outside of Bath, with both woodlands and formal gardens on offer.

General Duties

Responsibilities involve several key activities as outlined below:

To undertake general cleaning duties, ensuring high presentation standards for our visitors and cleaning up after private functions and events. To undertake specific cleaning duties within the buildings, maintaining the visitor routes and keeping the site clear of litter. To ensure that all buildings are locked and unlocked as required, and secure when outside of normal opening hours. To be aware of the location and operation of all security and fire alarm systems for all buildings and to respond to any alarms in accordance with the standard procedures. To have good general building knowledge, such as location of stop cocks, boilers etc. To undertake the setting up and striking of rooms, sometimes to tight schedules, for corporate and private functions and conferences to the appropriate plans and specifications. This includes the moving of furniture and set up of audio & visual equipment. To support out of hours events for the Estates team by being available on rota. To be responsible for the safe application and storage of any associated chemicals used within the required tasks. To undertake internal and external general maintenance duties around the buildings and estate as required. This may include working at height on ladders and possible exposure to inclement weather conditions. To promote good relations with members of the public, clients, contractors, and suppliers by carrying out the duties of the post in an efficient, courteous, and equable manner at all times.

Other

Promote and support the charitable aims of the organisation

Take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the organisation

Agree to abide by organisational policies such as Health and Safety, Safeguarding etc.

Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to the organisation

Maximise income and minimise expenditure whenever possible

To be flexible and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to this role

Person specification

Essential:

General health and safety knowledge, including risk assessments and control measures. Adaptable and flexible approach with good organisational skills. Willingness to undertake cleaning and general maintenance tasks, helping to conduct minor repairs across site and keeping the buildings well looked after. Excellent customer service, presentation and ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong team player with a collaborative work style. Ability to keep calm under pressure during alarm activations Able to effectively prioritise workload in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace and use initiative when working within set schedules. Able to plan your own time effectively and multi-task. Practical and hands on with an eye for detail. Driving Licence

Desirable:

Recognised cleaning/hygiene qualification General cleaning experience and understanding of COSHH. General knowledge of security and fire systems and procedures. Buildings maintenance / trade skills First Aid Knowledge of historic buildings Understanding of Microsoft Office 365

Other information

The American Museum & Gardens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff members to share this commitment. This role may be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If called for interview you will be asked to disclose details of any convictions which are not yet spent. The American Museum & Gardens is an equal opportunities employer.

To apply

To apply please send a

CV and covering letter

outlining how you meet requirements of the role, together with a completed

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

(accessed via https://www.americanmuseum.org/join-support/current-vacancies/ )to joy.hutchinson@americanmuseum.org or by post to: Joy Hutchinson, The American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. Applications close at

11.59pm on the evening of Sunday 1st February

.

Benefits for working at the American Museum include:

Free parking 20% discount on purchases in our cafe and 10% discount in our shop Free entry to the museum for you and your immediate family, and 6 guest passes per annum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Wellbeing programme (free weekly yoga classes) Pension Scheme 8% (4% museum, 4% employee contribution). Healthshield Membership
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person