Facilities Associate

POSITION: Facilities Associate, Full Time, at-will, non-Exempt employee SALARY: $865.38 per week ($45,000 annually) plus a full benefits package including heath insurance plan, retirement plan, and paid time off. Position Summary The Facilities Associate is a part of a team that maintains 30 acres of buildings and grounds that allow for and encourages the operation of the Company throughout its busy, year-round operations. Roles & Responsibilities - General building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, light carpentry and painting; - Basic mechanical system maintenance; - Vehicle and equipment maintenance; - Some operation of vehicles, power and heavy equipment; - General grounds-keeping, mowing, and weeding; - Trail, walkway and road maintenance; - Ordering and maintaining supplies; - Assistance with company activities' and programs' set up and clean up; - On-site trash hauling and recycling; - Working to ensure buildings are in a safe and sanitary condition when occupied, and secure when unoccupied; - Participation in D.E.A. training. Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Characteristics Sought - Access to email and text; - A valid Driver's License and clean driving record; - A familiarity with power and hand tools; - Sitting, standing, pushing and pulling, climbing and stooping; - Reaching with hands and arms, use of hands to finger objects and controls; - Lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds; - Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision; - Reading of written, printed and/or computer screen data; - Willingness to work indoors and outside; - Ability to work independently and as part of a team; - A positive attitude and energy, with an inspiring, forward thinking, empathetic, and collaborative style, exhibiting an openness to many perspectives; - A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression and personal and/or professional experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; - Experience in organizing, working, and communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences; - Availability to work evenings and weekends when necessary; - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; - Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and booster, if eligible, prior to employment term. About Shakespeare & Company Founded in 1978, Shakespeare & Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education. Committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, engaging with the widest possible audience, and influencing future generations, Shakespeare & Company is also committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Shakespeare & Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities; it is our intent to maintain an inclusive work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, pregnancy or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theatre and theatre administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, and people who are neurodiverse. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors which enrich and promote a more just society.