Position Objective: To support the Museum mission by assuring proper maintenance and repair of Museum buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds.
Responsibilities
General Tasks
Safely fulfill facility Work Requests as assigned by supervisor
Completes documentation of Work Requests when complete.
Performs Inspections, Corrective, and Preventive Maintenance as assigned.
Perform cosmetic building repairs (such as carpentry, sheetrock, patching, painting, caulking)
Perform functional building repairs (HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, roof)
Perform maintenance/cleaning of building interiors and carpets as required
Perform prescribed set-ups for rentals and events
Perform grounds and maintenance (blowing, sweeping, snow removal)
Collects and disposes properly of trash and recycling as required
Ensure and maintain museum security
Assist with repair of train engine, coaches and track as requested.
Assist other departments with projects or activities as assigned
Oversee volunteers and/or community service workers as required
Communicate well via radio, and follow written and verbal instructions
Skill Qualifications
Aptitude: As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in creative and effective ways.
Complexity: Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
Supervision: Normally receives minimal instruction on daily work. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
Interaction: Works and communicates well within the Facilities team, and interacts well with staff and guests. May provide specific task instruction and assistance for other technicians.
Experience/Education: Typically requires a minimum of 2-7 years of related experience. High School degree or GED required. Trade school, 2 year technical degree or equivalent experience desired.
Required:
High School diploma or GED required with a 4 year degree or years of related experience.
Valid drivers license
Previous Experience in maintenance-related functions; mechanical, carpentry, electrical, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and welding.
Physically able to perform duties, to include lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs., walking varying terrains up to a mile, climbing ladders, pulling, and pushing equipment as required and working outside in changing weather conditions.
Confident with computer operation for email and internet search. Competent with Microsoft office suite and able to learn new apps.
Desired:
Skill-specific certifications or licenses
Trade school, 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience desired.