DAYTON LIVE, located in the heart of downtown Dayton, is one of the city’s premier, not-for-profit arts organizations and the largest real estate owner in downtown proper. We present more than 300 performances for all ages and interests each year, including touring Broadway, comedians, concerts, films, and family shows. We operate and maintain the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, the PNC Arts Annex, and Metropolitan Arts Center (home of The Loft Theatre) for the benefit of the community and the arts organizations that use them. We also own and operate The Arts Garage.

Purpose:

The Venue Services Assistant is responsible for the overall housekeeping and maintenance for DAYTON LIVE. Facilities include: the Victoria Theatre, Schuster Center and Metropolitan Arts Center. You will perform a variety of cleaning tasks to keep the buildings looking presentable for our patrons and guests. Strong candidates will be committed to providing the highest standards in the industry.

Essential Functions:

· Ensure the sanitation and cleanliness of all surfaces in every restroom, shower as assigned in area of responsibility. Stock all soap and paper products. Keep machines stocked and report any malfunction to Manager/Supervisor. Report any plumbing, electrical or lighting issues to Manager/Supervisor.

· Ensure all windows are spot cleaned on regular basis, fully cleaned as directed on seasonal basis.

· Carpets must be vacuumed and cleaned on a regular basis, as directed.

· Marble must be swept, spot cleaned and buffed as directed or scheduled.

· All fixtures must be dusted and cleaned as directed or scheduled.

· Trash must be removed and disposed of properly and on regular schedule.

· Must be familiar with proper chemical use and disposal.

· Must be familiar with proper use, repair, and maintenance of all equipment. Report any issues to Manager.

· As directed, will be required to strip, wax, seal and/or refinish areas at regular intervals.

· Must be in the Venue Services dress code.

· Must be able to take direction, supervision and work independently as needed.

· Provide assistance to any co-worker or patron that requests help.

· Keep accurate accounting of time worked and report to Manager.

· Assist in having an ‘eye open’ approach in all areas, keeping safe for co-workers and patrons. -Report any unsafe conditions or damages as quickly as possible.

· Must be able to interface with other departments.

· Must be able participate in setups and teardowns of events.

· Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED required

· 1-2 years of experience in housekeeping or property management preferred.

· Ability to use a computer for email, scheduling, online training, etc.

· Certifications in Chemical use, Equipment use, and repair or similar skills preferred.

· Ability to manage your time efficiently.

· Work well when supervisors are not present.

· Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

· Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.

· Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets

· Able to use basic cleaning equipment.

· Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery

Knowledge:

· English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

· Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

· Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Skills:

Basic Skills

· Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

· Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

· Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

· Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Skills

· Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

· Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

· Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

· Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

· Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Systems Skills

· Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to sit; walk; stand for up to seven (7) hours at a time; use hands to handle objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, talk and hear. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This role also requires the ability to hear.

Work environment: Work requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule and will require weekend and/or evening work. Must be able to work in extreme cold or hot weather environments as well as work in Indoor environment. Working conditions are varied.

Equal Employment Opportunity: DAYTON LIVE strives to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve, helps us become a stronger community partner. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Dayton Live reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Dayton Live may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Dayton, OH 45402 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dayton, OH 45402: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person