Space Manager

About the company:

At Ascent Wellness Program (AWP), we have a passion for inclusive, culturally-appropriate, and accessible wellness services for all identities, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We're looking for motivated people like you to join our mission! As an equal opportunity employer and a company that serves an incredibly diverse group of clients, we love to receive applications from individuals with lives and stories as unique as the people we serve. 

AWP is a one-of-a-kind local program dedicated to bringing yoga and mindfulness, fitness and personal training, outdoor services, nutrition services, physical therapy, peer support, art therapy, and music therapy to the Milwaukee community, with a particular focus on serving individuals in mental health recovery and people with disabilities. 

Learn more about us here: https://www.ascentwellnessprogram.com/ 

Workplace benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees & their families.
• Short-term disability, life, and other voluntary supplemental insurance (e.g., accident protection, hospital, and cancer plans).
• 401k retirement plan (with company match after 1 year of service).
• Access to free and discounted wellness services, including massage/bodywork and chiropractic care.
• Employee Assistance Program including access to free professional counseling services.
• Paid time off (full-time only) and flexible schedule. 
• Reimbursement for cell phones, professional development, and job-related incidental expenses (full-time only).

About the role: The Space Manager is an hourly, part-time position responsible for upkeep of Ascent Wellness Program campus locations in Bay View and downtown Milwaukee, including cleaning, organization, plant care, supply runs, and general space maintenance to support a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for employees, clients, and visitors.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Laundry (on-site):  washing, drying, and folding towels, blankets, and other textiles as often as needed.
• Trash removal: Dispose of recycling and compost into outdoor dumpsters.
• Supply stocking and refill: Keep all bathrooms, gyms, meeting rooms, kitchens, and other spaces stocked and refilled with proper cleaning supplies, paper towels, and toiletries.
  • Ensure safe and sanitary storage of products.
• Plant care: Regularly water and provide general care to maintain the health of indoor plants.
• Cleaning and disinfecting: Regularly clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces throughout the building, such as tables, desks, counters, doorknobs, light switches, etc.
  • Occasionally deep clean equipment and spaces as needed/when instructed.
• Supply runs: Drive to nearby stores using a personal vehicle to purchase necessary grocery items and other supplies as instructed.
• General maintenance: Keep all public and shared spaces neat and tidy.
• Contribute to safety and care of physical spaces by reporting safety concerns or needed repairs to the Executive Director.
• Adhere to all privacy and confidentiality requirements and best practices per HIPAA laws and AWP policy at all times, including within email, videoconference, phone, text message, and in-person communication.
• Read, acknowledge, and adhere to all company policies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Previous related work experience in cleaning, maintenance, or office management desired. 
• Previous experience working alone without supervision is preferred.
• Ability to safely and consistently perform the physical demands of the job (see Physical Requirements below).
• Access to a working vehicle and valid driver’s license required.
• Above-average time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work alone/ independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Attention to detail.
  

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• See: The person in this position occasionally drives a vehicle, and must visually inspect spaces while cleaning and organizing.
• Move the body: The person in this position frequently moves the body into various positions, including standing, walking, navigating stairs, crouching, stooping, and reaching. 
• Repetitive motions: using hands, wrists and arms frequently for cleaning tasks (such as wiping surfaces and folding laundry).
• Lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 42 pounds (such as water cooler jugs, trash bags, and shopping bags).
• Stamina: ability to carry out essential functions for the entire shift without exhaustion.
• The noise level in the work environment for this position is typically low to moderate.

Hours and pay: 

• 10-15 hours per week with a flexible schedule as mutually agreed upon between employee and supervisor.
• Starts at $18-20/hour

Need accommodation? Ascent Wellness Program is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, such as a printed job application, please contact Becky at 414-350-6064 (option 1) or send an email to becky@ascentwellnessprogram.com.