Security & Groundskeeper - Fort Garland Museum

Department Information

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. History Colorado and the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. Our professionals inspire generations to find wonder and meaning in our past and to engage in creating a better Colorado.

The job will be located at the Fort Garland History museum, Fort Garland is referred to as the Gateway to the San Luis Valley, as it is the first town one encounter when traveling west, having crossed over La Veta Pass in the Sangre de Cristo Range. Fort Garland is home to the Fort Garland History Museum and many artists, painters, crafters and internationally known musicians. We offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus 12 hours of vacation and 6.66 hours of sick leave a month

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.

Description of Job

Facilities Technician I - Security/Groundskeeper

Part-time Regular Position

Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center

Hours per week: 15-20 (schedule may vary with operational needs)

Pay: $20 per hour

Position Description: The Facilities Technician I will assist Fort Garland Museum staff with

general custodial and groundskeeping duties, basic building maintenance, event preparation, and site security. This is a part-time regular position, with benefits and holiday compensation. Evenings are required, including some weekends and holidays.

Duties include:

• Provide general security presence and support during evenings and events as needed

• Respond to emergency alarm calls

• Maintain good working relationship with local fire department, law enforcement, and city/county services

• Assist museum staff with special events, including set-up, clean-up, and security

• Cleans restrooms and office/gift shop building daily

• Sweep, dust, empty trash,and clean glass in exhibit areas on a regular basis

• Assist museum director and facilities manager with routine upkeep and maintenance including monitoring systems, changing light bulbs, light plumbing, weeding/mowing, snow removal, etc..

• Open and/or close the museum

• Complete visual checks of all areas of the museum to check for anything out of the ordinary, report any concerns to staff.

• Maintain overall appearance of the facility as directed

• Assist with daily operations and special projects as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience: experience with security, custodial/groundskeeping, and/or building maintenance. Strong problem solving and communication skills required. Knowledge of the local area is helpful. A condition of employment is the successful completion of a background check. Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs repeatedly.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Read our goals and grounding virtues here.

Supplemental Information

Benefits: The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Human Resources Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues: (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf (Download PDF reader) ). As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Abbas Montoya @ (303) 866-2136 or email abbas.montoya@state.co.us.