Facilities Associate

Love nature? Then you’re going to love The Nat.    

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategic plan focused on encouraging a love for nature, levering science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to be here for nature.

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking a reliable, attentive, detail-oriented Facilities Associate to assist with daily operations and the security and care of the facility. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a wide range of responsibilities and tasks, has excellent communication skills, and possesses good judgement. 

Areas of responsibilities include: 

• Conduct regular building walk-throughs checking that areas are secure and ensure building systems are functioning properly (HVAC, water pumps, elevators/lifts, generator, fire suppression systems, pest control, elevators/lifts).
• Reception of all contractors for scheduled work or emergency repairs – Providing access, directing to work area, communicating the issue and what is needed, following up with the Facilities Manager on results or additional needs.
• Receiving, logging and distributing Museum deliveries.
• Ensuring trash/recycling and paper shredding bins are available and ready for pick-up.
• Check for fire hazards (fire extinguisher checks, kitchen equipment, heaters, pilot lights).
• Support Museum vehicle check-out and parking reservations.
• Assisting with access card creation and key distribution.
• Monitor security cameras and safety/security patrols, including providing escort for staff working with cash.
• Respond to emergency situations within and directly outside of the Museum (fire alarms, medical emergencies, natural disasters, etc.).
• Perform table, chair and equipment set-up/tear-down for Museum events and programs.
• Assist with security functions such as crowd control and ID checks for 21+ events.
• Complete full incident reports for documentation of Museum incidents with guests, staff and volunteers.
• Assist with building maintenance projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements: 

• Proven team player with strong communication skills and customer service skills who is approachable and responsive.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intuitive decision-making and response.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, climbing (stairs & ladders), crawling and lifting of moderately heavy loads up to 50lbs.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean vehicle operation record.
• Current Guard Card certification through BSIS.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Able to work a Sunday-Thursday schedule regularly.
• Bilingual preferred.

Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required. The San Diego Natural History Museum is open to the public everyday with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. 

Pay: $20.00/hour. 

This is a full-time, regular position with benefits such as health insurance, vacation, 15 paid holidays, free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Learn more about the Museum’s benefits here. 

A little more about us.   

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. The Nat is looking forward to an exciting new era, focused on innovative audience engagement and an increased role in conservation. sdnat.org.