Exhibits Technician

IMAGINATION STATION

Exhibits Technician Part Time

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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER