Facilities Maintenance Technician

2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver CO

Description

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team! The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs the preventive and corrective actions needed to maintain the building structure and systems. This position ensures that the museum vehicles, equipment, parking garage, and parking lots are in working order to provide a safe, attractive, and environmentally controlled facility for guests and staff. The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs daily safety checks and maintains the major building systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and the building structure. This position assists independent contractors and other departments with projects as needed. In this position, you will provide input into work efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvement with your team. This team works 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week. Overtime eligible at the time and a half pay! 10 paid holidays + vacation and sick time. Essential Duties: • Works on major-building systems: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and the building structure • Performs functional and safety checks on the above-referenced systems • Provides off-hours on-call service as scheduled and emergency and snow removal services • Repairs and maintains Museum vehicles and motorized equipment as needed • Computer and clerical work as needed Minimum qualifications/Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • 2 years experience in building trades or building maintenance required. • 2 years experience in the proper and safe use of a wide variety of hand and power tools required. • 2 years' experience reading, understanding, and interpreting a variety of construction documents in both print and digital formats in English required. • Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance required. Hire contingent on successful completion of an MVR check. • Evening/night/weekend and on-call work required. • Basic computer proficiency required. • The Museum loves science. As a science institution, the Museum believes in the science behind vaccines. As a condition of employment, employees must present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on their first day of employment or receive an exemption or other reasonable accommodation due to circumstances protected under federal or state law that prevent the employee from being vaccinated. If you wish to apply for an exemption, please contact Human Resources for the necessary forms. You will be notified of the decision regarding your requested exemption. The ideal candidate will have: • Advanced skillsets in one or more of the following: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (preferred) • Experience with Boiler Operations • Experience with HVAC water treatment systems • Experience with Building Automation Systems Working Conditions: • Exposure to moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic) to loud noise (fans, boilers, and chillers). • Stand or sit: must be able to remain in a stationary position (50% of the time) • Must be able to lift, pull, and transport equipment and material of up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently. • Seasonal exposure to heat and cold is encountered when working outdoors. • Potentially hazardous conditions may be encountered working around machinery, electrical systems, and chemicals. • Ability to transport and climb ladders, work from elevation, and cover distances of 5 miles per day in a complex. • Investigation of spaces that are not conditioned and may be confining. Core values: • We love science. • We are curious, creative and playful. • We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and aour future. • We think critically and act with empathy. Perks and Benefits of working at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science include: A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 100% paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Paid time off for vacation, sickness, and holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and, after one year of employment, an employer contribution and match. An RTD Eco pass and a free Family+ membership to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Dayforce Wallet: Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you. Request up to 50% of your net earnings without waiting for the standard payday, through the Dayforce Wallet mobile app. Application Instructions: Please submit your resume as soon as possible. Position is open until filled. Resumes will not be accepted after this time. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum’s website: Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.