Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on Museum exhibits, fixtures, and facilities to ensure a safe and functional environment.
• Absorb and assist with painting, patching walls, and general upkeep of Museum spaces.
• Work with the exhibits team to identify maintenance issues and coordinate with external vendors for larger repair needs.
• Support event setup and breakdown, including moving furniture, assembling temporary structures, and ensuring all spaces are in good condition.
• Conduct routine inspections of the facility and exhibits to proactively identify potential maintenance concerns.
• Actively identify, document, and resolve exhibit and facility maintenance concerns to ensure both short and long-term safety, cleanliness, and functionality throughout the Museum floor.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on cleaning and other Museum equipment to ensure proper functionality and operational readiness.
• Assist the Exhibits Team with light fabrication, installation, and deinstallation of traveling exhibits, special projects, and events.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the Museum for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-traffic, interactive environment with children, families, school groups, and the general public.
• Ability to remain attentive to guest safety, identify potential hazards, and respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and unsafe conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and special events as needed.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general maintenance, facilities support, building upkeep, or related hands-on repair work.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance practices, including basic carpentry, painting, drywall repair, patching, minor plumbing, and general facility upkeep.
• Experience in safely operating and maintaining shop equipment and hand and power tools, including drills, saws, sanders, ladders, paint equipment, and other maintenance-related tools and machinery.

Skills & Abilities

• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support guests, staff, and overall Museum operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and positively with a wide variety of people.
• Commitment to punctuality, reliability, accountability, and teamwork.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and composed during emergencies, maintenance issues, and high-traffic periods.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solver who takes initiative and approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in interactive, fast-paced, guest-facing environments that regularly serve children and families.
• Passion for the Museum’s mission and commitment to supporting play-based learning experiences.
• Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and hazard-free spaces for guests, staff, and exhibits.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $20-25 per hour
• Free downtown parking
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule