Apprentice Engineer

Job Title

Responsibilities:

Assists Stationary Engineers in providing adequate HVAC and maintaining equipment for the museum physical plant and other properties

Maintains museum vehicles, grounds, and other special projects

Reviews daily equipment logs for accuracy

Completes assigned work orders in a timely fashion

Escorts E&F contractors to work sites on MFAH properties and supervise work

Works on installation and de-installation of exhibitions with Curatorial, Preparations, Lighting, and Electrical

Installs and de-installs banners for exhibitions

Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, and other equipment for events

Assists in the installation and de-installation of the Retail shop for rotating exhibitions

Operates various aerial lifts (20ft to 85ft) and fork lifts to complete tasks

Drives cargo van, box truck, and pickup truck to and from work sites

As part of the essential staff- protects museum properties during natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, ice storms, etc.)

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of A/C, heating, boilers, chillers, air handling units, electrical, plumbing, and auxiliary equipment

Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime

Willing and able to respond to emergency calls when off duty

Able to lift 75 pounds, work bending and stooping, and climb a ladder

Must have a valid Texas driver license and good driving record

Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous maintenance experience, which includes work with boilers, chillers, electrical, plumbing, or other mechanical equipment preferred

Equal Opportunities for All

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: View email address on click.appcast.io

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