Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES | Duties
- Regular building checks of public and non-public areas noting areas/items in need of cleaning, replacing lamps in galleries, light fixtures and recommending any necessary maintenance;
- Maintenance and cleanliness of the grounds immediately outside the museum with a daily perimeter check (I.e., power washing, plant watering, trash pick-up, graffiti removal, etc. ;
- Event, meeting and program set-ups and takedowns (tables, chairs, podium, microphone, etc.);
- On-call to respond to any building problems during the hours the museum is closed to both staff and general public;
- Participates in museum facility daily opening and closing the museum based on schedule outlined by the Head Guard and CEO;
- Contact person for service providers and vendors;
- Acts as “troubleshooter”, and oversees the physical building maintenance;
- Prepares, updates, maintains, and implements general facility maintenance schedule;
- Assist the Collection’s Department as needed with temporary and core exhibitions.
IDEAL CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS
- Being able to work in a team environment, flexibility handling multiple duties at one time;
- Familiarity with building systems and construction trades;
- Basic carpentry skills, knowledge and use of machine shop tools;
- Ability to stand or be on feet for work shifts along with lifting up to 50 pounds;
- Physical dexterity required to access remote spaces (roof, ceiling crawl spaces, etc.);
- Knowledge of basic security procedures;
- Basic computer knowledge and skills;
- Must pass background check prior to employment.