INGENIERO DE MANTENIMIENTO
Maintenance Engineer (Full-time, Non-exempt)
Date Effective: July 2024
Supervised by: Facilities Director
The Environment: The Frist Art Museum (FAM) is a non-collecting institution committed to presenting temporary exhibitions of the world’s art from all cultures, periods, and in all mediums, offering art-related programs onsite and in the community the institution was created to serve. FAM opened in April 2001 in Nashville’s historic downtown post office building. Its development was the result of unprecedented community involvement and cooperation from the public and private sectors which developed this institution that now serves as a hub of Nashville’s flourishing arts community.
We believe in the power of art for feeding the soul, addressing social ills, giving voice to the disenfranchised, and breaking down the barriers of ignorance, misunderstanding, and all forms of discrimination. The Frist Art Museum is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of governance, management, and operations. It is an EEOC employer.
Members of the Board of Trustees are broadly varied, comprising of corporate leaders of national renown, educators, artists, community activists, and collectors.
The city of Nashville is steadfast in its commitment to the arts, as evidenced by the explosion of new galleries, important art exhibitions at the city’s existing institutions, and the formation of new visual and performing arts organizations. This growth is raising awareness of the arts to new and exciting levels in the city.
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Engineer assists the Facilities Director and Assistant Facilities Manager in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the building systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire control, electrical, and irrigation. This critical position responds to alarm notifications received from the building automation system (Automated Logic). The position will rotate being on 24-hour call for an emergency. Typical emergencies are weather-related or mechanical failures on the Frist Art Museum site.
Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual that understands the importance of being a team player. Able to work well under pressure with short deadlines. They will need to have the ability to exercise sound judgment in handling emergencies. Must be personable, with good customer service skills.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs preventive maintenance under the direction of the Facilities Director.
- Performs “work orders” requested by the Frist Art Museum staff under the direction of the Facilities Director.
- Assists in office moves and relocations.
- Performs and records daily building rounds. This involves regularly inspecting the building, buildings systems, and equipment to determine appropriate required maintenance to correct any unforeseen issues.
- Assists in the custodial care of the facility including parking lots, outdoor walkways, interior and exterior lighting, landscaping, and restrooms.
- Accurately and thoroughly complete paperwork and electronic documentation as assigned including periodic reports and maintenance records.
- Work with volunteers in a positive and constructive manner.
- Utilize third-party apps to streamline workflow processes and enhance productivity in accordance with job requirements.
- Painting of walls and other architectural elements to maintain the museum facility.
- Performs other duties as may be necessary to support the mission and goals of department and the Frist Art Museum.
Education, Minimum Qualifications, and Experience:
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Technical knowledge attained at a previous job or through school.
- Must have a basic ability to use a computer, Microsoft Office software, and ability to learn new software.
- Must have basic knowledge of HVAC and preventive maintenance.
- Must be EPA certified or obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.
- Must have basic knowledge of reading blueprints.
- Must have a basic knowledge of maintaining kitchen equipment.
- Must be self-motivated, a team player, with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to successfully pass a Security Background and DMV check.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demands may include:
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, push, or pull objects.
- Able to lift 50 -75 lbs.
- Work will be performed in a standing/walking capacity 90% of the time.
- May be exposed to extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
- Operate the following equipment:
- Drills, hand tools, reciprocating saws, mechanical lifts, forklift, dollies, carts, pallet jacks, ladders, shovels, blowers, pressure washers, electrical meters, plumbing snakes, etc.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Frist Art Museum will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, references, and salary expectations to:
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-3822
Email: shorn@fristartmuseum.org or Fax: (615) 744-3339
Attention: Sheri Horn, Human Resources Director
The Frist Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Guest Services Associate
(Full-time, Part-time, On-call Non-exempt)
Date Effective: 2021
Supervised by: Guest Services Assistant Director
The Environment: The Frist Art Museum, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is the premier visual arts organization in the region. It is a noncollecting art museum, with some exhibitions developed in house and others on loan from major institutions from across the country and around the world. The Frist Art Museum is committed to presenting top-quality exhibitions, offering informative and engaging programming for visitors of all ages, and being a welcoming environment for everyone. Its policy on diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility concerns all aspects of operations, from the make-up of staff, volunteers, trustees, and vendors, to the implementation of in-gallery and outreach programs for visitors and the community. The staff observes core values of integrity and courtesy to guarantee that the museum is a pleasant place to work and to visit.
Job Summary: Staff the Frist Art Museum Guest Services and Member desks which includes selling daily tickets and memberships, serving the needs of Frist members, and answering phones when necessary. Full-time, part-time, and on-call employees must be flexible to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Essential Job Functions: Working closely with other Frist staff members:
- Sell admission tickets and Frist memberships;
Servicing the needs of valued Frist guests and members to ensure a high level of customer service and guest satisfaction.
- Must be familiar with computer software applications; Altru experience a plus.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Assist valued Frist volunteers with their shift needs in a supportive, positive and constructive manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively and happily and have positive exchange with guests and fellow staff.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
- Enjoy hard work and challenge.
- Flexible and open to change.
- Creative and adaptable in thought and action.
- Multi-task oriented.
- Must have a demeanor to remain calm in all situations.
- Must have the ability and desire to stay informed of the Frist’s exhibitions and activities.
- Must have the ability to help create a positive, energetic environment for all.
who visit the Frist Art Museum.
Education and/or Experience: High School graduate or GED preferred. Previous experience at a major attraction, hotel, sports arena or performance venue ideal.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform certain essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
- Mathematical Skills: Must be able to accept payments and make change accurately.
- Hospitality: Every person working for the Frist displays a friendly demeanor and demonstrates excellent listening and customer-service skills.
Job Conditions: This position will require evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demands may include:
- Lifting materials up to 50 pounds
- Stooping, bending, kneeling
- Standing for long periods of time
- Working at computer for long periods of time
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Frist Art Museum will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested candidates should send their resume, references and salary expectations to:
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-3822
Email: shorn@fristartmuseum.org or Fax: (615) 744-3339
Attention: Sheri Horn, Human Resources Manager
The Frist Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Gift Shop Associates
(Full-Time/Part-time, Non-exempt)
Date Effective: 2024
Supervised By: Gift Shop Manager
The Environment: The Frist Art Museum (FAM) is a non-collecting institution committed to presenting temporary exhibitions of the world’s art from all cultures, periods, and in all mediums, offering art-related programs onsite and in the community the institution was created to serve. FAM opened in April 2001 in Nashville’s historic downtown post office building. Its development was the result of unprecedented community involvement and cooperation from the public and private sectors which developed this institution that now serves as a hub of Nashville’s flourishing arts community.
We believe in the power of art for feeding the soul, addressing social ills, giving voice to the disenfranchised, and breaking down the barriers of ignorance, misunderstanding, and all forms of discrimination. The Frist Art Museum is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of governance, management, and operations. It is an EEOC employer.
Members of the Board of Trustees are broadly varied, comprised of corporate leaders of national renown, educators, artists, community activists, and collectors.
The city of Nashville is steadfast in its commitment to the arts, as evidenced by the explosion of new galleries, important art exhibitions at the city’s existing institutions, and the formation of new visual and performing arts organizations. This growth is raising awareness of the arts to new and exciting levels in the city.
Job Summary: The priorities of every member of the retail team are to meet projected sales goals, provide the best customer service and expand the customer base for the purpose of supporting the mission of the Frist Art Museum. Working as a group, all staff must be multi-task and detail oriented, flexible, even keeled, and accepting of the Frist’s diverse client base. Each member of the sales staff is an integral part of our operation and, while all members of the gift shop staff will be familiar with all facets of store operation, individual staff members may be assigned specialties in merchandise or other areas of the retail operation.
The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Learn, remain familiar with, and sell the oft-changing array of merchandise in the Frist gift shop.
- Maintain and organize all visual displays and understock to assure that the shop makes a strong visual presentation.
- Promote and sell Frist memberships.
- Serve customers and museum members in a manner that helps ensure an excellent Frist experience.
- Work with volunteers in a positive and constructive manner that demonstrates their value to the shop and the museum.
- Assure ADA compliance and be ready to offer accommodation as needed to visitors in the gift shop.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Perform opening and closing procedures on each scheduled shift.
- Perform other duties as needed or requested by Gift Shop Manager.
General Job Functions:
- Basic computer literacy, familiarity with POS systems a plus.
- Create and follow through on sales transactions to assure customer’s complete satisfaction.
- Wrap or bag merchandise for customers for carry-out and/or shipment as requested.
- Maintain the cleanliness and order of the store’s retail and off-the-floor workspace.
- Organize, maintain, and restock the shop’s on-the-floor merchandise and understock, all inventory and supporting supplies.
- Assist in opening and closing the store as requested.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Maintain knowledge of Frist exhibitions and weekly activities/programs.
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in retail environment(s) a plus.
- Experience in meeting retail revenue goals and individual job goals.
- Knowledge of e-commerce.
- Ability to work well and have positive exchange with customers and with fellow staff members.
- Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability in thought and action.
- Ability to problem solve and come up with own solutions.
- Physical and mental endurance.
- Multi-task oriented and willing to do whatever the retail day demands.
- Calm demeanor to in all situations.
- Ability and desire to stay informed of the Frist’s exhibitions and activities.
- Ability to help create a positive, energetic environment for all visitors to the Frist gift shop.
The Frist’s retail operation was created as an aesthetic complement to the Frist Art Museum and maintains a high and consistent level of expertise in its operation. The primary purpose of the gift shop is to produce revenue to support for the Frist’s programs and activities and enhance the experience of visiting the Frist Art Museum.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: College degree or high school diploma. Retail experience and passion for the arts strongly preferred. Speaking a foreign language a plus.
Job Conditions: This position requires evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demands may include:
- Lifting materials up to 35 pounds
- Stooping, bending, kneeling
- Standing for long periods of time
- Working at computer for long periods of time
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Frist Art Museum will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interested candidates should send their resume, references, and salary expectations to:
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-3822
Email: shorn@fristartmuseum.org or Fax: (615) 744-3339
Attention: Sheri Horn, Human Resources Director
The Frist Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
