Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician
Engineering Department
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a Facilities Technician. This position plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of the museum's facilities, building systems, and infrastructure.

Working as part of the Engineering team, the Facilities Technician helps ensure that museum buildings and systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The position performs maintenance and repair work on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems while supporting preventive maintenance programs and facilities projects across museum properties.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related building systems.
• Monitor and support building automation and management systems to help maintain proper environmental conditions throughout museum facilities.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and work orders through the museum's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Assist with renovation, repair, and maintenance projects across museum properties.
• Conduct inspections of equipment, systems, and facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with and monitor contract vendors performing work on museum property.
• Follow all safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Support the Engineering team with additional maintenance and facilities-related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical training, vocational training, or equivalent experience in HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, plumbing, process controls, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in commercial building maintenance, facilities operations, HVAC maintenance, or a related trade.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
  
  
  • HVAC
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing
  • Pipefitting
  • Refrigeration systems
• Working knowledge of building systems, work order management systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with fire and life safety systems and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and code requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the museum's driving requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and carrying. The successful candidate must be able to lift and move up to 100 pounds, work from ladders and lifts, and perform work at heights of up to approximately 40 feet.
Position Details

• Full-time position
• Non-Exempt
• Eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law
• Schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency response support as operational needs require

Why the Nelson-Atkins?

We are a vibrant, free-admission museum with a world-class collection spanning 5,000 years of global creativity. We are committed to scholarship, accessibility, and diversity-and to creating a sense of belonging for all. Here, you'll join a team that believes art can inspire, challenge, and transform-and that every visitor should feel welcome to explore and be moved by what they see.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness, ensuring that every employee's contribution is recognized and rewarded.

Starting Salary Range: $22.48-25.32 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Non-Discrimination

The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the People & Culture division at people&View email address on click.appcast.io

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre-employment background checks as part of our selection process.

Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.