Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant with hands-on cleaning and event setup experience will find this part-time role across three Seattle locations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in multi-site facility maintenance and event coordination
    — “basic and specialty cleaning, and room set-up services across all three museum locations”
  • Those with technical proficiency in operating a variety of cleaning equipment
    — “operate cleaning equipment such as battery-powered electric and manual equipment”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina and manual labor across multiple locations
    — “perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with hazardous waste disposal and safety protocols
    — “demonstrate knowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with high-traffic public spaces and event logistics
    — “room set-up services across all three museum locations”
  • Emphasize familiarity with emergency response procedures and safety standards
    — “provide emergency spill response, environmental remediation”
  • Showcase technical experience with industrial cleaning equipment and floor care systems
    — “operate cleaning equipment such as battery-powered electric”
  • Demonstrate ability to inspect and report facility issues systematically
    — “inspect assigned work areas and report per departmental procedures”
  • Include examples of supply management and inventory tracking in previous roles
    — “monitor supplies and equipment and reports needs to supervisor”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • maintain clean and safe facilities
  • support events
Typical background
cleaning and maintenance experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Janitorial DutiesCleaningRoom SetupFacility MaintenanceEmergency Response

Preferred

Event SupportCustomer Service

About the role

Original posting from Seattle Art Museum via Lever

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Environmental Services and Event Support Assistant is responsible for basic and specialty cleaning, and room set-up services across all three museum locations (Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and Seattle Art Museum Downtown).     

ABOUT SAM 

As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Environmental Services 

Perform daily janitorial duties and general cleaning associated with various shift assignments of the facility, including but not limited to, cleaning, dusting, mopping, polishing of bathroom fixtures, counters, doors, furniture, high and low surfaces, partitions, sinks, showers, stainless steel, tables, walls, woodwork, and washing of mirrors, glass, and windows

Stock supplies in restrooms and throughout the facility

Work in accordance with facility standards and procedures

Provide emergency spill response, environmental remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning

Pick up, transport, and removal of compost, recycling, and waste

Perform hard surface floor care including dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping

Complete carpet and upholstery care including spot cleaning, vacuuming, and use of a carpet extractor

Operate cleaning equipment such as battery-powered electric and manual equipment, gas and electric blowers, mechanical floor polishers and scrubbers, brooms, dusters, vacuums, and wet mops

Clean and maintain carts, equipment, and storage areas associated with position

Demonstrateknowledge and skill in the safe use and operation of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain established safety and quality standards

Inspect assigned work areas and report per departmental procedures any burnt-out lights, non-working fixtures, graffiti, or minor damage such as scratches, gouges, and marks

Support the Security Department by immediately reporting anything out of the ordinary regarding the condition of the art and the integrity of locked or alarmed spaces

Provide support during periods of severe weather, building emergencies, and evacuations  

Perform various manual tasks such as operating automatic floor scrubber, buffer, burnisher, and John Deere Gator vehicle

Monitor supplies and equipment and reports needs to supervisor 

Event Support

Source: Seattle Art Museum careers (Lever)

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