JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY: Sr. Director of Facilities Operations
SUMMARY:
The Facilities Maintenance Technician II will work to maintain, repair, and refurbish existing physical
and audio visual exhibits. The primary focus of this
cleaning of the facility and the exhibit components ensuring they are maintained to a high level, and
conducting or arranging repairs when required. Will participate in the set up and take down of
traveling exhibits; and participate in the conceptualization, design, engineering, and fabrication of
future permanent or traveling exhibits. Candidate must be a “self-starter” with a strong customer
service ethic, the ability to analyze situations and troubleshoot problems, and deliver appropriate
solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum two years experience performing building preventive maintenance. Working knowledge of
building mechanical equipment. Skilled with the use of maintenance tools and equipment, forklift,
scissor lift, and boom lift. Knows basic carpentry techniques, hand tools, power tools, basic electrical
wiring and lighting, paints, adhesives, and associated safety practices. Ability to access all areas of the
museum and theater to perform building maintenance, such as basic plumbing, electric, AC, and
carpentry. Basic understanding of computer and audio-video equipment, with the ability to learn
new skills in regard to operating and maintaining specialized A/V equipment and software. Must have
capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, able to analyze situations, responding quickly to deliver
effective solutions. Must be able to work in high spaces 30’ and higher, lift 50 lbs., and work in
awkward
area to area as the situation demands. Must have availability to work weekends, evenings, and
holidays as needed. Must have a valid driver license. Personal vehicle ia a plus and insurance if using
personal vehicle to pick up and drop off parts, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Patrol the museum floor including behind public access throughout your shift. Check each
exhibit minimally every hour to make sure it is in good, safe working order.
2. Monitor all areas of the facility and grounds on a regular basis to ensure problems are
corrected immediately and normal deterioration is kept to a minimum.
3. Proactively clean and maintain the floor exhibits on a daily basis. Including making sure the
exhibits and exhibit areas have proper lighting.
4. Diagnose causes of damage or failures of exhibit modules and initiate repairs.
5. Fabricate, repair, or maintain other items for the Museum’s use, such as display modules for
the store, cabinets for office use, etc.
6. Evaluate, repair, and maintain plumbing, mechanical equipment, electrical, and HVAC
systems in building.
