Job Summary:

The Physical Plant and Maintenance Technician is a valued team member of the Physical Plant and Maintenance Department, which is responsible for ensuring that all physical elements of the museum are properly functioning and the presentation of the building, grounds and exhibits are up to the quality and standards of a first-class science museum. A successful candidate is a team player who is willing to help other team members as needed and is willing to guide, inform and assist guests in a cheerful and engaging manner. Superior guest service is the primary goal of all team members of Mid-America Science Museum.

Department:

Physical Plant and Maintenance Reports to:

Director of Physical Plant and Maintenance Education:

High school diploma or GED at minimum.

Experience Required:

At least 1 year working in a related field or formal education path or training.

Description of Duties:

Responsible for overall museum appearance, cleanliness, and working order of infrastructure and exhibits. Upholds and maintains preventive maintenance schedule and logs for all exhibits, equipment, facility, and grounds. Scans logs into Museum's digital storage. Provides prompt response and resolution to requests for maintenance or repairs from all museum departments. Provides light housekeeping duties throughout open hours including, but not limited to, light vacuuming, window washing, bathroom touch-up, and trash removal. Performs grounds maintenance, including, but not limited to, trash removal, walkway cleaning, and mowing and weed-eating the grounds. Maintains the organization and auditing of all departmental tools and supplies. Provides security oversight using the Museum's security camera system. Follows museum opening and closing procedures and assumes responsibility for the safety of the staff and the facility. Works with traveling exhibit firms to prepare for and install traveling exhibits. Participates in all training exercises provided by the museum. Must work proportionate share of after-hours events. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Special Skills:

Must be well organized. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to lift 50 + pounds. Knowledge of hands tools and heavy equipment operation preferred. Must work weekends.

Values-Based Behaviors:

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person's views and assumptions. Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers. Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development. Comes to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines. Collaborates with other work groups and outside organizations as appropriate, in a proactive and responsive manner. Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary and confidential information of Mid-America Science Museum and its donors. Follows rules, regulations, and policies. Positively contributes to implementing change.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person