PT - Operations Support Technician - Cultural Services

Part-time Operations Support Technician

Ogden Union Station is seeking a dependable and detail oriented Part-time Operations Support worker to support daily janitorial and light facility operations, with a focus on museum spaces and public areas. This position plays a key role in ensuring museums and venue remain clean, safe, and welcoming for guests, staff, and volunteers. The role reports directly to the Union Station Operations Administrator and provides support for the care of museum spaces, event/public spaces, and building facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial and janitorial duties throughout museums, galleries, restrooms, workspaces, and public areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care.
• Ensure museum floors, fixtures, and exhibit spaces are dust free and visitor ready on a daily basis.
• Support daily opening/closing procedures.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of building and report repair needs to the Facilities team by submitting and tracking appropriate work orders; Facilities staff will manage all necessary repairs. Support preventative care and day to day upkeep of the building and grounds.
• Maintain and troubleshoot janitorial equipment (vacuums, floor scrubbers, extractors) and ensure regular upkeep and storage.
• Conduct regular security sweeps of museum and public areas, monitor for safety issues, hazards, or unauthorized access and report unusual activity to the Union Station Operations Administrator or Cultural Services Division Director.
• Identify and report building facility issues to the Union Station Operations Administrator.
• Assist with exterior groundskeeping including light landscaping, trash removal, entryway sweeping, and seasonal snow/ice management.
• Support special cleaning needs in exhibit areas with attention to preservation friendly techniques.
• Assist with event setup and takedown including furniture arrangement, equipment staging, and cleanup.
• Serve as an onsite presence during evening or weekend programs, helping ensure smooth operations and building readiness.
• Assist vendors and contractors onsite to ensure safe and efficient access to building systems.
• Accurately document daily inspections and shift reports.
• Follow all safety and risk management procedures in compliance with Ogden City policies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in janitorial work, groundskeeping, building care preferred.
• Familiarity with custodial equipment, basic tools, and building systems (e.g., boiler, HVAC, elevators) preferred to assist in identifying and promptly reporting potential issues to the Facilities team for inspection and repair.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in maintaining cleanliness and building upkeep.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work well with the public.
• Able to remain calm and professional during emergencies or unexpected situations such as fire alarms, unauthorized building access, or incidents in high-traffic public areas and promptly report facility-related emergencies to the Facilities team.
• Minimum Age Requirement must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires regular physical activity including walking, standing, stooping, lifting (up to 50 - 75 lbs.), climbing and working at heights.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, and work both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Must be able to see and hear.
• Will be required to work in inclement weather conditions.

Criminal History Background Check

Successful applicant must pass background check.

Driver license report (MVR) will be obtained by the Human Resources division if applicable.

Wage & Schedule

• $16.50 per hour
• Part-time; 29 hours per week
• Shifts will vary depending on operational needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional short notice coverage.

Application Procedure

On-line applications will be accepted at www.ogdencity.gov until September 03, 2025. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Ogden City Human Resources office located at 2549 Washington Blvd., Suite 220, Ogden, UT 84401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We are a drug free workplace. AA/EOE/ADAAA