Facilities & Exhibits Maintenance Technician

Baltimore MD

Description

Port Discovery Children's Museum, one of the top Children's Museum in the United States and a top cultural institution in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our Facilities team as our Facilities & Exhibits Maintenance Technician. The Museum provides experiences that ignite imagination, inspire learning, and nurture growth through play. Summary of the Job: The Facilities & Exhibits Maintenance Technician helps us achieve our mission of providing a safe, smart place to engage in child-driven playful learning. This position is responsible for construction, repair, and maintenance of the museum building and exhibits. Must know and adhere to safety protocol in handling machinery, electrical equipment and power tools. Occasionally, the Facilities & Exhibit Maintenance Technician will need to drive the company van for repair or other related events. This position is categorized as "Essential Services" and must be available for on-site work in inclement weather. This is a full time 40-hour per week position. The museum can be open as many as 7 days per week. Therefore, we are looking for someone that can work a very flexible schedule. Weekend work will be required, and evening work may be occasionally necessary for special events. The hourly pay range for this position is $18 - $19, based on experience. Sampling of Responsibilities & Duties: Maintain a building and grounds maintenance program through regularly scheduled inspections and documentation for submittal to the Facility Manager. Perform basic building and facilities maintenance, including painting, lighting, minor electrical, plumbing and woodworking as needed. Participate in all phases of exhibit installation, including exhibit demolition, site preparation and exhibit component installation in partnership with the Exhibits Team. Inspect exhibits and mend worn or broken components in partnership with the Exhibits Team. Innovate solutions for damaged or broken facility items. Basic/General building construction knowledge including drywall work. Exterior building tasks such as weeding or minor painting will occasionally be required. Adhere to safety protocol at all times and encourage others to respect safety standards and precautions. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Two years of experience in HVAC, carpentry, metal work, patching & painting, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance are required. Candidates should have basic/general building construction knowledge including drywall work. Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds Candidates should be self-motivated and innovative. Strong attention to detail is necessary and the ability to focus and to complete projects in a timely manner is essential. Candidates should be flexible in scheduling and will be required to work weekends; potentially will work evenings for special events. High School diploma required; college degree or vocational certificate is preferred. Qualities of being innovative and having a good sense of humor are essential. This position requires a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Values: At Port Discovery, we believe that to be successful in pursuing our mission and vision, we must embody and exemplify the following values that define how (and why) we do the work we do: Playfulness, Joy, and Fun Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Connection and Compassion Creativity and Innovation Empowerment and Shared Purpose Port Discovery provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in the community and in the lives of children. Additional benefits include: Free parking Free admission to the Museum for family Group medical, dental and / or vision insurance options Vacation, personal and sick leave Retirement savings with Museum match after 6 months Museum provided life and disability insurance, as well as EAP, travel assistance and grief counseling support Physical Demands and Work Environment: Frequent standing and walking, moving about the Museum building. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Climbing and crawling through tight spaces. Use of ladders and lifts to high elevations; ascend and descend scaffolding and stairs; carry equipment and supplies throughout the building. Fear of heights or confined spaces could create a significant hardship. Use of light power tools and operation of machinery. Requires protective clothing and equipment during exposure to machines, dust, chemicals and solvents. Covid-19 Precautions: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required Capacity levels set in exhibit spaces Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Daily health monitoring process Send us your resume and cover letter, and let's start this journey together! To learn more about Port Discovery Children's Museum, visit. Port Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. or use the link below