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FORT MASON CENTER FOR ARTS & CULTURE (FMCAC)
FMCAC is a unique community destination, hosting arts and cultural events, organizations, and programs in historic buildings and piers along San Francisco’s northern waterfront. In operation since 1977, the nonprofit FMCAC is an extraordinary example of repurposing former military land and buildings for contemporary uses, including museums, performance spaces, and a vibrant schedule of art and cultural exhibitions and events.
Located just inside San Francisco Bay, FMCAC is part of the National Park Service’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The campus is located on a highly desirable, 13-acre waterfront site that is open to the public and offers unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. More than 1.5 million people visit FMCAC annually. FMCAC is located in the San Francisco Port Of Embarkation National Historic Landmark District.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, BUILDING TRADES
Reports To: Director Of Facilities
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
OVERVIEW:
Facilities Maintenance Technicians support an environment of continual improvement through professionalism, innovation, and hard work. The Facilities Team believes strongly in taking responsibility and ownership of the facilities and systems we operate and maintain on our historic 13-acre campus.
- Preserves and maintains FMCAC’s National Historic Landmark-status facilities by exercising consistent care, caution, and attention to detail.
- Supports the daily operations and maintenance of FMCAC buildings, piers, grounds and equipment by performing troubleshooting, on-demand and preventive maintenance on the following facility components:
- Mechanical: heating and cooling systems, boiler systems, and fire sprinklers
- Plumbing: repair/replace toilets, faucets, sink, and water fountains
- Electrical: repair/replace broken switches/outlets, lighting fixtures, and lightbulbs
- Carpentry: repair/replace wood framing, furniture, cabinetry, interior and exterior doors and related hardware, drywall, window glass, and interior and exterior painting
- Demonstrates proficiency in selecting proper methods of maintenance and repair and the required tools and materials.
- Operates and maintains woodworking and metalworking machinery such as table saw, circular saw, drill press, hand tools, and welder (preferred, not required).
- Analyzes and adheres to plans, specifications, manuals, and work orders, as well as other written and/or verbal instructions.
- Works independently while obtaining approval when required.
- Maintains an acute sense of quality and safety within one’s work practices.
- Utilizes exceptional interpersonal and communication skills while interacting with FMCAC staff, clients, visitors, contractors, vendors, and other service providers.
SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the FMCAC Groundskeeper’s recycling program and other waste removal procedures on an occasional basis.
- Supports the Event Team in the set-up and break-down of meeting rooms and event venues on an occasional basis.
- Responds proactively to campus-wide event changes, requests, issues, and emergencies.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Continuing education or vocational training preferred.
- Minimum four (4) year's experience in facility maintenance.
- Working knowledge of building systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to be versatile and flexible.
- Reliable and predictable attendance.
- Present a positive, professional image.
- Must be self-motivated and customer service-oriented.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Demonstrated ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds safely.
- Ability to climb and work safely at various heights utilizing ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
- Ability to use tools to perform facilities maintenance and other work.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may occasionally supervise on-call temporary labor.
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE:
- $27+ per hour, competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
- Flexible weekday/weekend schedule – day and/or night hours available.
Interested and qualified candidates, please send resume, with cover letter, in confidence to resumes@fortmason.org. Please include the words "Facilities Maintenance Technician, Building Trades" in the subject line of your message.
Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
NO CALLS PLEASE.
EVENT TECHNICIAN
Reports To: Operations Manager
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture (FMCAC) is currently hiring Event Technicians to support our campus.
We are seeking hard-working individuals who have an interest in event production and facility operations, and who can contribute to a diverse team of technicians.
Event Technicians provide exceptional customer service and support to a wide variety of events on our 13-acre campus. We require all applicants to be versatile, flexible, able to work nights and weekends, and above all to be interested in event facility operations.
- Cleaning and operation of FMCAC event spaces, ensuring that event spaces are cleaned and correctly set up between each event.
- Providing on-site assistance and troubleshooting for custodial, audio-visual, IT, and other requests.
- Providing access to and securing FMCAC spaces.
- Placing outdoor signage and hanging banners/signs for FMCAC events.
- Completing basic maintenance tasks and supporting maintenance staff when the need arises.
- Interacting effectively with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Completing maintenance, A.V., janitorial, or other projects as assigned by management.
- Effectively communicating client needs and issues to FMCAC Management.
- Paying special attention to detail and safety in the workplace.
- Responding proactively to campus-wide event changes, requests, problems, and emergencies.
- Representing FMCAC to clients and visitors, using good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding floor plans created by events associates and guaranteeing proper set-up and breakdown of tables, chairs, and other rented resources.
- Maintaining proper inventory management, including keeping accurate counts, reporting and separating broken or missing items for repair or replacement, and reorganizing storage rooms as necessary.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Ability to climb and work safely at various heights utilizing ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, and scissor lifts.
- Basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Demonstrated ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds safely.
- Competitive base salary.
- Attractive benefits package.
Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
NO CALLS PLEASE.