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*Payroll title for this position is Olbrich Building Attendant (Hourly)
Olbrich Gardens Attendant (Hourly)*
Madison, WI, WI, USPosted 3 days ago
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Job Description
This year-round, hourly position is responsible for facilities operation and custodial labor performed at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Employees in this position are responsible for preparing the Botanical Center for operation, including opening and closing; performing all custodial duties; setting up and taking down tables and chairs; operating facility equipment including public address system, audio-visual equipment, and power scrubbers; adjusting thermostats; performing or overseeing the beginning and clean up of rental events; and performing customer service as the only staff member present, in many cases during evening hours. This work is performed independently and requires night, early evening, and weekend availability.
HOURS: This is year-round part-time work, approximately 10-20 hours per week, including nights and weekends. Work assignments vary from week to week with hours based on scheduled events. Minimum number of hours in any given week are not guaranteed.
HOURS: This is year-round part-time work, approximately 10-20 hours per week, including nights and weekends. Work assignments vary from week to week with hours based on scheduled events. Minimum number of hours in any given week are not guaranteed.
Photo Credit: Erin Presley, Olbrich Botanical Gardens Horticulturist
This position does not require a driver's license.
Current recruitment is to fill three (3) vacancies. This recruitment will be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur within the next three (3) months.
Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, the selection process may begin prior to the closing date based on the needs of the hiring agency.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
- Prepare the Botanical Center for operation. Operate the power scrubber; clean bathrooms; perform routine custodial tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, cleaning windows and doors; and set up tables and chairs, P.A. System, and audio-visual equipment.
- Oversee the facilities and respond to the needs of rental customers and caterers.
- Work with caterers to be sure proper procedures and cleaning are complete.
- Maintain good customer relations with visitors. Answer questions from users and the general public.
- Enforce Olbrich rules, regulations, and policies.
- Perform related work as required.
All applicants will be considered for this position. Based on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine who moves forward in the process.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Employees must be available for part-time work year-round as required.
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this classification must be able to lift and move objects weighing as much as 60 pounds. In addition, work may be performed outdoors in all types of weather, including adverse weather conditions.
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this classification must be able to lift and move objects weighing as much as 60 pounds. In addition, work may be performed outdoors in all types of weather, including adverse weather conditions.
*Payroll title for this position is Olbrich Building Attendant (Hourly)