POSITION PURPOSE
The Building & Grounds Coordinator’s primary responsibility is serving as the Children’s
Museum & Theatre of Maine’s (CMTM) “handyperson” and ensuring a high-quality visitor
experience by coordinating the caretaking of CMTM’s building and property. This
position is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of CMTM’s building and
grounds, including cleaning and repairs when needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for coordinating:
● Building & grounds maintenance and cleaning schedules
● Communications with building vendors including HVAC, elevator, plumbing,
electrical, cleaning, security, snow removal, landscaping, and waste
management.
● The safety of CMTM's Design Shop, including training shop staff with varying
experience levels, maintaining shop inventory, coordinating a cleaning schedule
between shop staff, inspecting tools and equipment for safety, and overseeing tool
maintenance (Note: this coordination is done in collaboration with Theatre and
Exhibits teams)
Responsible for supporting the Visitor Engagement Director with:
● Annual and project-based contracts for vendors
● Tracking and projection of expenses relating to the Building & Grounds budget
● Training of new Building & Grounds Associates and Assistants
Responsible for hands-on tasks and specialized knowledge including:
● Apply expert knowledge of building repairs and the use of power tools
● Assist Exhibits, Theatre, and other teams with tool use and maintenance needs
● Apply knowledge and expertise in building systems with special emphasis on
HVAC
● Support Building & Grounds Assistants and Associates in carrying out
maintenance and cleaning tasks
● Regularly clean and organize CMTM’s design shop
● Support Exhibits and Theatre teams on projects as needed (i.e. theatre set builds
and exhibits upgrades/repairs)
● Support Building & Grounds volunteers and quarterly building improvement work
days
● Routinely inspect building for damage and hazards and carry out/facilitate repairs
as needed
● Routinely monitor janitorial and general building supplies and maintain restocking
schedule
● Set up and clean up events and rentals, including lifting and moving tables and
chairs
Additional duties include but are not limited to:
● Conduct 2-3 weekly floor checks to engage with visitors
● Participates in various forms of professional development
● Participates in annual reviews
● Support CMTM’s Strategic Plan and Goals through actions as identified by the
team and supervisor
● Perform other duties as identified by supervisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
● Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with building repairs with a focus on:
o safe use of power tools
o solid understanding of basic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
o woodworking
o wall patching & basic painting
o note: this position would not be asked to perform plumbing or electrical
work, but would be responsible for identifying issues and suggesting
when an expert in these areas might be needed.
● Direct experience with children ages 0-14 a plus
● Occasional weekend support for building emergencies (any additional hours
would be compensated)
● Comfort with Google Suite and Google Calendar a plus
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
● Mission oriented
● Solution-oriented attitude and creative problem solving
● A proactive approach
● Proven time management skills
● Exceptional interpersonal skills
● Excellent organization and communication skills
● Ability to work as a team player
● Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate calendars
● Discretion and good judgment in daily activities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKPLACE / ROLE
● Ability to climb a ladder up to 16 feet
● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
● Ability to complete repetitive motion and tasks such as raking, vacuuming,
sanding, and more.
● Use of hands and arms for reaching, steadying, and lifting objects.
● Regularly required to crouch or kneel for short periods of time
● The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the
employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as
an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions
and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This
document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Organization reserves
the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to
perform, as the Organization may deem appropriate.
SCHEDULE
28 hours per week split between Monday to Friday with an emphasis on Monday &
Tuesday, and the ability to flex hours to weekends occasionally as needed for
emergency service (exact hours to be mutually determined)
(CMTM is closed to the public Monday afternoon and Tuesday)
COMPENSATION
$24.25 / hour plus $7,000 annual benefit pay which can be used toward a cafeteria plan
of benefits including health insurance (2 options, HSA available), dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, critical illness insurance,
accident insurance, 403b (retirement) plan contributions, and/or HSA contributions.
Benefit pay may also be taken as pay in lieu of benefits.
Additional benefits include:
● annual free membership (for yourself or to give as gift)
● monthly free admission passes
● snacks, tea & coffee available daily onsite
● staff events such as outings, parties, and lunches
CMTM has an equitable system of pay that offers a base rate based on position,
longevity pay increases over time. This system is designed for equity and as such we do
not have the ability to negotiate the compensation listed above.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant is required to email a resume, Museum & Theatre employment
application, and letter of interest.
CMTM Employment Application can be found at https://www.kitetails.org/work-with-us
Applications accepted via email to our hiring email address through Craigslist.
Application Deadline: December 18th or until a candidate is found.
CMTM encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single
requirement above. At CMTM, we enjoy helping individuals grow professionally. If this
role excites you and your past experience has some alignment with these qualifications,
we encourage you to submit an application.
ABOUT CMTM
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to
imagine and learn through play.
We value Belonging.
Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We believe each
person has value and worth; we celebrate what makes each of us unique and what
binds us together as a strong community
We value Play.
We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s
imagination. Play inspires our work, our physical spaces, our storytelling, and our
learning experiences.
We value Community.
We center community in all we do. We strive to be an inclusive partner and resource in
order to build strong, lasting relationships.
We value Curiosity.
We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others.
Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world
around us.
We value Trust.
We provide safe, inclusive experiences and spaces to ensure that the community’s trust
is earned and upheld in all that we do.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage
people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be
discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran
status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal
laws.
We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all
members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase
accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors
work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to
accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies,
accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the
available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to
uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work
environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s
accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility
