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Employment Opportunities

Facilities Staff II

Department: Operations & Facilities

Reports to: Facilities Director

Supervises: N/A

Pay Grade: C, Non-exempt; Full-time; $29,400 – 32,000 DOE

Purpose:

Assists in maintaining all buildings and grounds in order to help facilitate an effective learning environment.

Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with the Facilities Director, assists in maintaining all buildings and their grounds by:

• responding to work orders and emergency situations
• performing all necessary interior and exterior inspections to ascertain ongoing condition
• performing necessary repairs and ongoing maintenance
• supporting activities related to spaces
• monitoring all life/safety systems
• coordinating all required City of Seattle inspections
• coordinating projects with contractors and communicating with co-workers about project activities

2. Performs various tasks in all of the construction trades (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, boiler maintenance and treatment, etc.)
3. Purchases supplies via the web or at various locations.
4. Communicates effectively with College staff, faculty, and work study students regarding buildings and grounds issues.
5. Completes projects in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
6. Provides guidance to other team members in regard to daily tasks when needed.
7. Supports general functions of the Operations Division.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two to three years experience or combination of equivalent education and experience
• Valid WA state driver’s license and safe driving ability
• Experience in basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, heating, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds keeping related skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledgeable in safe use of power and hand tools with proven capability to operate them
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and basic computer operation
• Certified in CPR, First Aid and Blood-Borne Pathogens (training provided)
• Ability to work independently using good judgment in all situations including emergencies
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently
• Attentive to detail and enthusiastic about quality of work
• Self-motivated, responsible, dependable, and well-organized
• Ability to be flexible, as scheduled work gets interrupted
• Ability to work on call and a varied schedule as hours may vary
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (at least 50lbs), and work in high places (ladders, roofs, etc)
• Ability to stand and or walk throughout shift inside and outdoors
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to work with a diverse campus community
• Must pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree
• Experience working in a not-for-profit, higher education or arts environment
• Boiler license

Application Procedures

Please submit cover letter, resume and completed Cornish Employment Application to:

Cornish College of the Arts
Office of Human Resources
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle, WA 98121

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Review of applications will take place as soon as possible with interviews beginning 9/21/08.
Open Until Filled.