Maintenance Tech II

Occupational Summary

Maintenance Technician II position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the facility including equipment, fixtures, and museum exhibits under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Maintenance. Maintenance Technician II maintains a safe environment for guests and staff. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the Museum remains safe, welcoming, operational, and engaging for children, families, and staff. This position also supports other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and facility projects as assigned.
• Maintain museum lighting, electrical, and plumbing fixtures.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and proactively identify facility or exhibit issues before operational impact occurs.
• Painting and wall repair.
• Maintain HVAC filters.
• Identify issues and perform repairs to exhibit components, sourcing replacements as needed.
• Fabrication of exhibit, facility, and programmatic components as requested.
• Perform routine maintenance of exhibits and facilities.
• Assist with set-up and tear-down for special events, including evening events.
• Assist with installation and take-down of travelling exhibits.
• Assist with landscaping and campus beautification.
• Assist staff with lost child codes, evacuations, and other safety procedures.
• Housekeeping duties including, but not limited to, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, cleaning of restrooms & windows, wiping down exhibits, collection and disposal of trash, compost, and recycle inside and outside of the facility, and other duties as assigned
• Ensure safety standards in compliance with OSHA and museum policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Supports Museum safety procedures and contributes to a safe environment for children and families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to support team needs across departments
• Demonstrates professionalism and hospitality while working in guest-facing environments.
• Expected to perform many assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, construction projects, and/or maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to use digital work order systems, email, and basic operational software
• General building maintenance knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, lighting, painting and electrical maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping equipment and techniques.
• Ability to work on various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or supervise small groups.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good customer service skills.

Education/Experience Required

• Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, or other technical certification preferred. Significant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Three to five years of experience in facility maintenance or related field.

Working Conditions

• Museum facility, outside, and off-site warehouse.
• Working indoors/outdoors & varying temperatures, ladders/lift
• Regular schedules may include holidays, nights, and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Standing, lifting, climbing, ability to work on ladders, and in close quarters.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted.

Full-time, hourly (Starting at $19.00/hour, commensurate with experience). Regular schedule may include holidays, nights, and weekends.

Please submit an application and resume on our careers site at by 5:00 PM on June 9th, 2026.

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