General Maintenance Technician

Job Description

About the Role

Working under regular supervision, the General Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, light plumbing, light electrical work, waterproofing, and assisting with special event setup and teardown.

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

This is a limited-term, full time position to cover a leave of absence for six months.

Essential Duties

• Performs general maintenance assignments, including roofing, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywalling, patching, assembling office furniture, hanging pictures, and banners.
• Repairs and constructs items requiring the skill of a carpenter.
• Moves objects and hangs paintings under the direction of collections' staff.
• Installs and repairs hardware and equipment.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces; prepares surfaces to be painted.
• Performs stucco and plaster repair.
• Uses drop clothes and masking to protect furniture.
• Changes light bulbs and fixtures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must have the ability and aptitude to work with tools and materials of the carpentry trade, read and work from shop drawings and blueprints;
• Must have valid driver's license;
• Must be knowledgeable of various paints and surface preparations;
• Must also know the proper uses of rollers, paint brushes and spray equipment;
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, such as furniture, motors and lumber;
• Must be able to work neatly and cautiously around art objects;
• Must be willing to work at a variety of trades and assist Facilities staff as required;
• Must be able to work flexible hours, follow orders and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of two year's experience in some or all of these trades: Carpentry, painting, plumbing, hardware.

Working Conditions

• The Huntington campus is extensive and diverse; this role requires working across indoor and outdoor environments.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• Pay Rate: $28.00-$30.00/hr.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

The Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the "My Experience" section of the application.