The Key West Art & Historical Society is hiring Maintenance Staff!
Maintenance staff are responsible for the security, cleanliness, general maintenance and appearance of the Society’s four facilities and their grounds. This includes the Key West Museum of Art & History, Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters Museum, Fort East Martello and Tennessee Williams Museum. Responsibilities include ensuring all systems (i.e. mechanical, plumbing, electrical, etc.) are in proper working order, minor landscaping, repairs, event support, exhibition changeover, and ground keeping.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance checks for all systems; coordinate repairs with vendors as needed
- Maintain museum grounds to ensure they are presentable to guests
- Maintains cleanliness of gallery spaces, offices, and public areas
- Monitor buildings and grounds to identify and resolve issues
- Ensures all restrooms are clean and adequately stocked
- Keeps maintenance areas clean and well-organized
- Works with Curator during exhibition installation
- Assist with event setup and breakdown assuring
- Assist with storm preparedness and cleanup
Preferred Knowledge Skills
- Basic knowledge on building systems
- Detail focused
- Shows initiative
- Team-oriented
- Comfortable on a ladder or lift
- Satisfactory written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Education Requirement Qualifications
- High school diploma (or equivalent) or comparable work experience
- Must be able to carry and lift heavy objects (50 lbs), stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check
Position Type Schedule:
Full-time, hourly with benefits
40 hours per week; evening and weekend hours as needed for programs and events
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Society provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, creed, ancestry, medical condition, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual preference or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law or local ordinance applicable to our work locations. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if we are aware of the need for accommodation and if the requested accommodation does not cause undue hardship as interpreted from the ADA/ADAAA. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.
Email your resume to [email protected] to apply!