Senior Technician
About the Organization
Museum of Science, Boston — www.mos.org
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.
As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping pace with change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institutions, we engage nearly five million people each year—at Science Park, in museums worldwide, in classrooms, and online. Our unique location connecting Boston and Cambridge places us at the intersection of leading academic institutions, industries, government, schools, and the public. Trusted across sectors, we are uniquely positioned to convene communities and create meaningful experiences for all. Join us in our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science and our vision of a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
About the Role
This opportunity involves a spot on a team that makes in-gallery experiences available to all that come through the door. In the Senior Technician role, you would be responsible for assuring that the exhibit halls are safe and functional for our visitors’ enjoyment especially where your expertise overlap with the functionality of the exhibit. You will be seen and embedded in the team as a subject matter specialist, more importantly you will be using your knowledge as an electronics specialist to focus on repairs and improvements in the exhibits. We are looking for a self-starting individual that is ready to lead by example, as well as motivating and educating staff as a major function of the position.
Responsibilities
- Provides a clean, safe environment for all visitors and staff by maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting permanent and temporary exhibits, stages, and galleries throughout the museum.
- Coordinates and schedules with the Manager and Supervisors the installation, deinstallation, setup, relocation and configuration of temporary and permanent exhibitions, assist with stage and rigging systems and other exhibit projects across the museum.
- Assists staff with identifying and ordering parts, shop stock, and supplies.
- Maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers, and explores new materials, products, and material sources.
- Responds to incidents and emergencies that may be a threat to staff, guests, and property. Emergencies include, but are not limited to fires, natural disasters, floods, power and equipment failures, in accordance with the museum's Emergency and Preparedness Plan.
- Performs electronic repairs on permanent and temporary exhibits.
- Researches, advises, and makes purchases of electronic equipment, and advises on changes for existing exhibits and their components.
- Evaluates new exhibits for safety and functionality and ease of maintenance.
- Collaborates with the Exhibit Development team to recommend necessary revisions and modifications.
- Meets regularly with the Manager of Exhibit Operations and Supervisors to look at improvement and/or retrofits needed to keep the exhibits in their best functional and aesthetic state.
- Performs other work-related duties as required by Manager.
Schedule
Tuesday–Saturday
Competencies
- Empathy and Leadership: Foster an environment that encourages growth while providing an emphasis on accountability and holding to our standards for excellence.
- Resilience and Adaptability: The department by nature is involved in a multitude of different projects as well as maintenance throughout the exhibit halls. You will need to showcase your skills in professionalism and always keep composure. This position is to level out and bring order to the workflow so that there is little to no confusion. Strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing shifts and complex schedules.
- Creativity and Innovation: Works well within the team to solve problems as they arise. Models collaboration, transparency, generosity and builds trust among the team. Encourages creative problem solving while adhering to rules and regulations as it pertains to safety of the visitors as well as colleagues.
- Commitment to Excellence and Integrity: Shares in success and improvements that are needed within the department. Holds high ethical standards and shows accountability and high standard for quality.