What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Assistant position at Pabst Theater?
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Facilities Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of theater facilities by assisting with maintenance, event setup, cleaning, safety, and equipment care. This role ensures the venue remains safe, clean, and fully functional for performers, staff, and patrons.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with the daily upkeep of theater venues, lobbies, backstage areas, and restrooms.
- Assists Facilities Manager with daytime maintenance tasks and special projects.
- Supports preventative maintenance such as filter and belt changes, equipment checks, and minor upgrades.
- Performs routine inspections of building systems, including lighting, HVAC, and plumbing.
- Assists with painting, patching, and other minor aesthetic or structural improvements.
- Helps prepare venues for events by ensuring spaces are safe, clean, and functional.
- Maintains exterior areas including landscaping, groundskeeping, the clearing of sidewalks, and the disposal of trash and recycling.
- Assists in emergencies (e.g. leaks, power outages, urgent repairs).
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Aids with minor snow removal.
- Adheres to all safety standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 2 years experience in facilities maintenance or comparable field.
- Experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic building systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in venues, theaters, hospitality, or customer-facing operations preferred.
- Basic experience in a variety of trade skills including plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, electrical work, and general repairs.
GENERAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with basic building systems and repair tools.
- Comfort using or learning maintenance software (e.g., Upkeep).
- Attention to detail and follow-through on routine tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between venues.
- Availability for after-hours or weekend support if emergencies arise.
- Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions, inform others of decisions, and provide rationale for decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
- Ability to resolve complaints and issues while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency with computers and Gmail.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Strong analytical thinking skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color determination, and adjustment of focus.
- Able to use hands to grasp, reach and operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- Regularly required to bend, twist, climb, kneel and balance.
- Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.
Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
WORK LOCATION(s):
Any Pabst Theater Group location within the metropolitan Milwaukee area.
SCHEDULE:
Primary schedule for this position would be Monday and other weekday daytime hours. Evening and weekend availability is a plus for on-site emergencies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment consists of historic buildings that host live music. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions while performing certain work duties. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to loud. Conditions can include normal to low light conditions.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel: Travel is typically required between venues, and occasionally required to obtain supplies.