Founded in 1987 by the late David Packard, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is a nonprofit oceanographic research center advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean. Located in Moss Landing, California, the heart of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, MBARI offers ready access to the open ocean and deep sea. Ongoing research programs range across autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicle systems, control technologies, ocean physics, chemistry, geology, biology, ocean instrumentation, and information management. MBARI hosts approximately 200 employees, with shore facilities that include state-of-the-art science and engineering laboratories, manufacturing and electrical fabrication shops, and dock facilities for MBARI vessels.

Reporting to Facilities Coordinator, Charlene Merrell.  The Facilities Assistant will ensure the daily general cleaning and maintenance of our facilities interior and exterior spaces.  The individual must be reliable, detail oriented and capable of balancing hands-on work with some computer-based tasks.

Primary responsibilities:

• Cleaning, restocking common areas daily, working during regular business hours
• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, including window cleaning
• Assist with event setup and breakdowns
• Conduct routine inspections of site and report findings
• Track supply inventory and order facilities supplies as needed
• Maintain records and documentation as required
• Perform basic preventative maintenance as needed
• Follow and keep up to date on MBARI safety procedures
• Utilize computer for a portion of tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with custodial or facilities work
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Competent in computer, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent at record-keeping
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Strong knowledge of custodial safety standards and working with cleaning products
• Take initiative, excellent observation skills