THE JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION is the leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theatre worldwide.  Under the leadership of theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com and Group Sales Box Office.  Its productions span Broadway, Off Broadway, London’s West End, Japan and 48 North American markets. It has won Tonys in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk and Olivier awards.

At The John Gore Organization, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees feel valued and respected, and all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, access and inclusion.

$16.00 - $18.00/ hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, a 150,000 square foot historic building located in downtown Baltimore and home to the historic and legendary Hippodrome Theatre, is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to serve as a part-time Facilities Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Facilities Department is responsible for the day-to-day repairs and preventative maintenance of the physical plant and is here to support the Production, Front-Of-House, and Events departments in their daily needs. The Part-Time Facilities Assistant will report to the department supervisor and perform duties as assigned. Qualified individuals for this position should have a basic general knowledge of and experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.  Additionally this position helps with the set up and breakdown of events in all our event spaces. Candidates should have at least 1-year experience in building repair, maintenance, or event set up/breakdown, and a love of historic buildings and preservation.

Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Moving, setting up, and striking equipment for events
• Changing out marquee letters
• Minor plumbing and electrical repairs
• Drywall, painting and finish work
• Routine maintenance of building HVAC system, including changing air filters and cleaning diffusers.  Operating the software to adjust temperatures and setting schedules.
• Meeting with vendors to conduct large repairs
• Unload and store deliveries of theatre programs, show merchandise, and other deliveries as required
• Assisting the Facilities Manager, Technical Director, Director of Theatre Services, and the Events Team as needed
• Assisting in the supervision and direction of the cleaning crew
• Performing daily walk-throughs of the entire premises to check light bulbs, exit signs, cleanliness, restroom supplies, doors, windows, and general orderliness
• Make occasional trips to hardware and supply stores to pick up supplies for the theatre
• Maintain and keep the facilities woodshop and tool rooms in an orderly and clean condition
• Send, receive, and respond to emails and telephone communications regarding maintenance and repair requests throughout the day

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Cooperation
  • Establishes and maintains effective relations
  • Exhibits tact and consideration
  • Offers assistance and support to co-workers
  • Works cooperatively in group situations
  • Works actively to resolve conflicts
• Quality Management
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Education and/or Experience

•  High School Diploma required.  College degree and Live Theatre experience preferred; 

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common articles, contracts, and financial reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

• This position requires basic knowledge of budgeting and data entry. A solid understanding of basic accounting and spreadsheets is required.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to:

• Stand
• Walk
• use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• reach with hands and arms
• climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:

• a great deal of walking, including up and down ramps and staircases;
• high, precarious places
• tight, restricted areas
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Acknowledgement

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The John Gore Organization is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected classification under local, state or federal laws.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification or position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The John Gore Organization’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. The John Gore Organization may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.