Facilities Coordinator & Event Support (part-time)

The SLSO offers exciting opportunities that will challenge your abilities, expand your skills and reward your contributions in an atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional growth for all.

Additionally, the SLSO offers a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect and the challenge of contributing to the continued success of our organization.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Director
DURATION: Approximately September to July
COMPENSATION: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: In conjunction with the Facilities team, the Facilities Coordinator & Event Support candidate ensures the smooth, day-to-day operational support of historic Powell Hall and the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. This pivotal role will work approximately 15-20 hours and focuses on immediate "boots-on-the-ground" needs, serving as a primary point of contact for safety, vendor oversight, and event support. The goal is to maintain a high standard of safety and comfort for all SLSO constituencies, including patrons, musicians, and staff.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Safety & Emergency Response: Maintain a thorough understanding of Powell Hall’s emergency evacuation and "shelter-in-place" procedures. Act as a key point of contact during fire alarms, power outages, or medical emergencies, investigating alarms and taking immediate corrective action or escalating as required.
• Event Support: Serve as the primary facilities point-of-person for public performances and rehearsals. This includes managing lobby lighting and monitoring HVAC systems to ensure optimum performer and patron comfort.
• Vendor Oversight: Supervise 3rd-party custodial and security staff during shifts to ensure scope-of-work compliance and responsiveness to immediate service requests.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform routine "walk-throughs" to identify and address immediate safety or aesthetic issues. Manage basic exterior upkeep, including weeding and trash removal, to ensure a positive first impression.
• Administrative & Technical Support: Respond to urgent facility needs or equipment malfunctions (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) using basic tools or coordinating with the Facilities Engineer. Use existing templates to generate schedules, check requests, and event documents.
• Collaboration: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that enhances collaboration with musicians, guest artists, and staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably within a public-facing entertainment venue or historic building.
• Availability: Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule, including frequent nights and weekends, to align with the orchestra's performance calendar.

Skills and Abilities:

• Action-Oriented: A "problem solver" mentality with the ability to take initiative on immediate building needs and act decisively under pressure.\
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using hand tools and a basic understanding of HVAC and electrical systems. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and Word for scheduling and communication.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 10 feet, and work in both indoor and outdoor settings, including areas near loud machinery.

License: Must possess a valid Driver's License.