Exhibits Technician

Part Time IMAGINATION STATION Exhibits Technician Part Time Description: This position reports to the Exhibits Manager and performs repairs, cleaning, installation, de-installation and general maintenance of science center exhibits and related structures, fixtures and/or projects. Works collaboratively with all divisions and interacts with the general public in a manner consistent with science center guidelines. Responsibilities: Uses proper tools, equipment, material, techniques and methods to perform installations, de-installations, repairs, cleaning and general facility and exhibit maintenance. Completing opening and closing procedures and maintaining the facility throughout the day. Maintains a positive attitude and impeccable work ethic. Ensures that the Facilities and Exhibits Manager is informed of all significant developments and potential issues related to exhibits on public display. Monitors exhibit and facility areas to ensure visitor and building occupant safety. Responds to routine requests from the general public while working in public areas of the science center. Performs walk-through/ visual inspections of exhibits to identify needed repairs and general maintenance Plans and performs all repairs and general maintenance as required. Performs physical cleanup relative to construction and deconstruction duties. Works collaboratively with science center facilities and housekeeping personnel to ensure proper coordination and servicing of facility as required. Demonstrates responsiveness to requests for assistance from other team members. Works to using established safety techniques; continuously assesses safety conditions to ensure individual and workplace safety in the best interests of safety of visitors, Team and self. Assist in building operations as needed by facilities staff. All other duties as assigned. Requirements: Proficient with small hand tools, power tools, table saw, router, voltmeter, basic plumbing and electrical skills. Capable of working on multiple projects and balancing work load as necessary. Must be available to work evenings, nights and/or weekends as necessary and work within tight deadlines. This position requires continuous physical and mental exertion, requires extended periods of high mobility throughout the facility as well as periods of working in limited and/or confined areas performing highly detailed physical and manual tasks. Responds to competing demands and rapid change in the work environment by demonstrating resourcefulness and timely resolution of issues or work outputs. Follows directions and demonstrates applied learning in all situations. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage workload with minimum of direction. Communicates concisely and demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in all interactions with other individuals. Repetitively bends, stoops, reaches, climbs, stretches and lifts up to 40 pounds. Regular attendance is an essential job duty for this position. Imagination Station's mission is to serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming. Imagination Station, Pure Science, Pure Fun IMAGINATION STATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr Imagination Station, Toledo's Science Center