Electrical Systems Technician I

About the role

The Electrical Systems Technician I position within the Museum of Science's Facilities team plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Museum's electrical infrastructure and related building systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Reliable Electrical Infrastructure: Monitor, diagnose, and implement corrective actions for building electrical systems—including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, distribution panels, and life safety systems—to ensure reliable operation across the Museum’s 750,000 square feet of facilities.
• Execute Preventative and Corrective Maintenance: Complete work orders efficiently and perform preventative maintenance on electrical and related mechanical systems to minimize downtime and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for visitors and staff.
• Support Continuous Facility Operations: Conduct daily rounds of critical infrastructure, respond to operational issues, and assist with system adjustments or modifications that improve equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
• Cookordinate and Oversee Contractor Work: Oversee external contractors performing electrical or mechanical work to ensure compliance with Museum standards and uninterrupted facility operations.
• Respond to Emergencies and Critical Incidents: Provide rapid response to emergencies such as power failures, fire alarms, equipment failures, or building evacuations to protect the safety of staff, guests, and Museum property.
• Maintaining building infrastructure in an educational, institutional, industrial, or similar environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical Systems Expertise: Knowledge of electrical distribution systems up to 480V, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and automatic transfer switches.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Ability to analyze electrical and building systems problems using schematics, diagrams, and diagnostic tools to identify system malfunctions and make repairs.
• Operational Reliability: Does preventative maintenance and system monitoring to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and safe.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with facilities staff, contractors, and cross-departmental teams.
• Safety & Compliance Awareness: Understanding of life safety systems, electrical safety practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to institutional facilities.

Skills

• Electrical Systems Expertise
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
• Operational Reliability
• Collaboration
• Safety & Compliance Awareness

Benefits

The Museum of Science is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay

$28 USD - $31 USD

Schedule

N/A