Facilities Caretaker - Full Time

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, designatedas a National Historic Landmarkand inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time, seasonal Facilities Caretakerfor the Preservation and Collections department. This position is responsible forcleaning buildings, removing debris, and keeping areas tidyand clean, primarily at the Visitor Center and the Barn at Fallingwater (staff offices and event space), but may also include other areas around Fallingwater asneeded. Theperson in thisposition reportsto the Head of Housekeeping and the Senior Director of Preservation and Collections.

Job Duties

• Checks restrooms at the Visitor Center hourly and cleans restrooms and replenishes toilet paper and soap dispenser, as needed. Monitors bathroom supply needs and reports when supplies need replenishing.
• Keeps Visitor Center swept and mopped, keeps interior and exterior of windows clean, wipes off desk surfaces, and in the winter may be required to handle minor snow removal and sanding on steps and boardwalks. Assists café staff with keeping tables clean, as needed.
• Removes leaves and other debris from the surrounding area, including parking lot and return paths
• Collects trash and recycling from collection spots across Fallingwater property.
• Responds to minor maintenance issues in the Visitor Center and fixes or reports items needing repair to maintenance. Visually inspects lights and changes light bulbs as needed.
• Collects trash from Visitor Center daily, and removes it to collection spot for pick-up.
• Works at the Barn event space as scheduled, sweeps and mops floors, cleans bathrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Assists events staff with set up and clean up for special events at the Barn, ancillary buildings, and museum as assigned. Maintains supplies at the Barn and reports any necessary supply orders.
• Assists with basic exterior maintenance at the Barn event space, such as sweeping, shoveling, and spider web removal.
• Assists Housekeeping staff as needed with special projects.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

• Flexibility with schedule and hours is required.

• Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with cleaning fluids and other chemicals.

• Ability to climb up and down stairways and ladders.

• Ability to move tables and chairs.

• Ability to bend, twist, lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to sit/stand/walk for periods in excess of 2 hours.

• Ability to operate equipment such as brooms, mops, leaf blower, rakes, snow shovel, toilet plunger, vacuum, and floor buffer.

Qualifications

• Understanding of janitorial procedures.

• Ability to well work independently and with others.

• Ability to effectively manage time throughout the day.

• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time, seasonal opportunity which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Details

Benefits:

We offer a robust and competitive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(a) and 403(b) retirement plans including generous employer match, EAP, and more!

Pay

$17.21-$19.18 per hour

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume,salary expectations, and referral sourceto [email protected] and list Facilities Caretaker in the subject line.

Application Deadline