Maintenance Technician

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician performs routine and assigned maintenance duties of the operational building systems, offices, classrooms, building perimeter and parking lot at Imagine Children's Museum.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
Perform operational maintenance tasks in non-exhibit/themed environment spaces. These areas include but may not be limited to offices, classrooms, and other work areas.

• Painting tasks that include but are not limited to painting walls, patching, and painting drywall.
• Minor carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks. These tasks may include but are not limited to:
• Identifying and repairing leaks, repairing, and replacing faucets and fixtures
• Changing lighting and ballasts
• Repairing or replacing electrical components, repairing, or replacing low-voltage security devices and batteries
• Installing and repairing office equipment, furniture, and fixtures
• Repairing displays or and repairing walls
• Maintaining doors, windows, and locksets.
• Performs maintenance activities associated with the museum's building perimeter and lots, including removing waste, trash, snow, and ice.
• Works with the Operations Manager to ensure preventative operational facility maintenance is being done.
• Help ensure safety policies are being followed and up to date.
• Conducts regular inspections and tests on building systems to determine repair and maintenance needs; reports results to the Operations Manager before taking action.
• Prioritizes repairs independently and in collaboration with the Operations Manager, choosing the safest and most effective repair methods.
• Maintain safe and organized shared spaces, including workspaces and storage areas.
• Maintain operations maintenance documents and log work completed; communicate project progress with the Operations Manager and other team members as needed.

Ensure the operational cleanliness of the Museum in non-exhibit/themed environment spaces:

• Performs scheduled daily, weekly, and occasional cleaning tasks following Imagine's standards. These tasks may include but are not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, washing surfaces/windows/walls, dusting, cleaning/sanitizing, stocking restrooms and trash/recycling removal.
• Monitors operational cleaning supply and submits weekly orders to the Operations Manager

Other:

• Assists with transportation and storage of items to/from the annex.
• Actively participates in set up and tear down of events.
• When assigned and available, assists with coverage on the floor to support the overall operations team.

Requirements
Position Requirements:

• High attention to detail
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize and manage a busy schedule.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a consistent basis.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to problem solve and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that could include extended days, evenings, and weekends as scheduled.
• Commitment to Imagine Children's Museum Core Values.
• Must have transportation, valid driver's license and insurance as prescribed by ICM policy.

Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma/ GED Equivalent
Previous experience with maintenance highly desired
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a typical interactive exhibit environment with moderate noise levels.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and or move up to 30 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs.
• Independent body mobility to access a standard office environment with shelves and drawers of varying heights.
• Vision sufficient to read a computer screen, 12 point and finer printed text, and handwritten documents.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard on a daily basis.
• Speak and hear sufficiently to communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and in small groups.
• Mental stamina for problem solving and dealing with stressful situations; prioritizing multiple tasks; interpreting and applying oral/written instructions.
• Ability to bend, carry, reach to the side, front and overhead, push, pull, walk, stand, twist and squat, grab, squeeze are repetitive motions required of the position.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor elements including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and wind.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate noise in and around exhibits.
• Occasionally exposed to small and/or enclosed spaces.

All part-time employees receive accrued sick time, anniversary appreciation day, IRA, EAP and other museum perks!
Salary Description
$20-$28