Status:Full-time; exempt
Supervisor: Director of Exhibits
Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Exhibits and Facilities, the Exhibit Fabricator and Maintenance Technician helps maintain, develop, design and fabricates the interactive exhibits and is responsible for all permanent exhibit maintenance that is essential for our museum to serve the community as a center for learning and discovery. This position directly accomplishes our core purpose of creating great and unique spaces in which to work, play and learn.
Responsibilities:
Works within strategic framework and established goals and objectives with varied autonomy. Focus is on project/program delivery and execution. Applies technical knowledge to achieve results. Problem analysis and creative solutions impact museum resources. Expectations and experience required described below:
- Conduct preventative and routine maintenance and repairs on all exhibits;
- Evaluate, redesign, refurbish, modify and improve existing exhibits
- Contribute to general exhibits department operations, including shop organization and cleanliness, inventory of supplies and materials
- Maintain exhibit task list database in collaboration with Exhibits Administrator
- Help organize and manage the setup and breakdown of traveling exhibits;
- Perform Exhibit King duties on days as required
- Assist Supervisor of Facility Operation and Maintenance as required; and
- Support and assist with facility rental request
- Perform a variety of maintenance, repair and installation tasks as requested by the Director of Exhibits
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical systems as pertaining to exhibits;
- Skilled in basic shop practices: woodworking, machining, metalworking, finishing;
- Skilled in word processing and computer based management system;
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.;
- Ability to problem solve; and
- Ability to adhere to maintenance schedules.
Education/Experience
Any combination of education and experience providing the skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Minimum employment standards are:
- AA degree; and
- Two years experience in a professional production workshop; experience in a museum setting desirable but not required.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by his or her supervisor. Children’s Discovery Museum is an at-will, equal opportunity employer.