Exhibits Technician

 

Description:

 

Summary: Under the supervision of the Exhibits Director, the Exhibits Technician performs duties mostly independently. They execute various duties and assignments that require special expertise - a knowledge in construction, maintenance, fabrication, and assembly. This position supports the overall objective to ensure that each visitor to the museum has a dynamic, immersive, safe and fun experience that reflects the mission of Discovery Center Museum.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and performs daily maintenance and upkeep on permanent, temporary and traveling exhibitions.
  • Performs cosmetic maintenance/upgrade to exhibit components.
  • Assists in the estimation of production costs and scheduling of exhibit constructions.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly environment in workshop and fabrication materials storage area, monitoring inventory and equipment care.
  • Assists in set-up and removal of traveling exhibitions.
  • Constructs new exhibit components, casework, displays and scheduling of exhibit construction.
  • Keeps accurate maintenance of records and files on new and existing exhibits.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Education:

  • A professional knowledge normally acquired through completion of high school, specialized or technical training which may be obtained in high school or by a relatively brief period of preparation outside of school.
  • Trained in woodworking, cabinetry and basic fabrication methods and materials is required.
  • Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic components and systems.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of woodworking products and other finish materials including laminates, plexi-glass, veneers, glass and certain metals used in museum-quality exhibits.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of shop tools and equipment and familiarity with procedures.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical devices.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop-drawing.

Organization Rockford Park District
Industry Technicians Jobs
Occupational Category Exhibits Technician
Job Location Illinois,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-08-18 2:26 pm
Expires on 2024-12-01