Building Services Technician

The Morton Arboretum seeks a dedicated Building Services Assistant to support the maintenance and appearance of our facilities. This role is essential in ensuring our buildings and event spaces are clean, welcoming, and well‑prepared for daily use and special activities. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail‑oriented, and ready to contribute to the Arboretum’s commitment to excellence.

Perform a variety of duties, primarily housekeeping tasks, relating to the maintenance and appearance of Arboretum buildings. Assist Arboretum staff with facilities and events related matters including set‑up and tear‑down.

• Clean and/or maintain assigned building(s) or event space on a daily basis. Use all applicable equipment and cleaning supplies necessary to maintain the building(s) according to established procedures. Maintain inventory for custodial closets.
• Set‑up and tear‑down rooms for meetings, rental events, special events, and organization events in assigned building(s). Review schedules, diagrams, and equipment needs for events. Provide support, direction and assistance as needed. May provide guidance for event set‑up and tear‑down during evening and weekend hours.
• May coordinate with the primary event staff point of contact to ensure events meet the Arboretum’s highest standards.
• Check buildings regularly for any issues and report or repair as needed.
• Receive deliveries, sign for receivables, and deliver to appropriate locations.
• Receive service personnel, such as elevator mechanics and utility companies, and direct them to appropriate mechanical rooms and meters.
• Make minor repairs to doors, furniture and small equipment. Assist staff with the moving of furniture or other heavy items.
• Disconnect alarm system on weekday mornings, where applicable.
• Report any apparent hazards to public safety to appropriate staff. Notify appropriate service personnel of any problems occurring in buildings, such as the malfunction of heating, cooling, plumbing, or electrical systems, or roof leaks.
• Regularly review and follow procedures as outlined in the Building Services handbook.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 2+ years of full‑time experience in custodial work preferred. Basic knowledge of the fundamental techniques of building maintenance required. Ability to service and handle the basic tools, equipment, and materials used in custodial work required. May have exposure to blood borne pathogens as a result of job duties. Optional vaccination (Hepatitis B vaccine) will be made available.

Must become certified and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR (classes provided). May be requested to obtain OSHA forklift certification; forklift experience preferred. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications is beneficial.

Ability to organize and schedule tasks in an efficient manner. Ability to follow directions. Ability to interact with employees and visitors in a courteous and patient manner. Organizational skills and attention to detail. A team player who can also work independently. Resourcefulness in managing last minute customer requests. Spanish fluency is a plus.

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

• Requires regular physical activity: limited lifting and carrying (up to 75 lbs. assisted), bending, climbing (up to 12 ft.), standing (up to 7 hours daily), walking. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment required.
• Environment:
  Arboretum buildings. Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Equipment:
  General custodial cleaning equipment, Cushman cart, hand truck, furniture cars, forklift, ladders, two‑way radio, general office equipment.
• Schedule:
  
  Work requires occasional evening and weekend hours; depending on assignment, may require…