DEPARTMENT: Facilities

SUPERVISOR: Director of Facilities

OVERVIEW

The Facilities Technician ensures that visitors, staff and volunteers have a safe, comfortable, clean and fully functional place to explore, learn and work while at the Montshire Museum.

This position is a key member of the Montshire’s Facilities team, and works closely within and across departments to provide overall daily, weekly and seasonal care of the building, exhibits, grounds, furnishings, and equipment. This position mixes custodial, with general facility and grounds maintenance and repair functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to)

● Daily Operations and Custodial - Preps and cleans of indoor and outdoor exhibits and program areas

● Opens and/or closes Museum buildings and grounds

● Ensures daily operations of systems that support exhibits and programming (such as cleaning & servicing the bubbles exhibition, water systems in outdoor science park and AV systems)

● Serves in “on call” capacity to respond to daily museum operational needs, including assisting with visitor policy enforcement, safety issues, visitor incident/accident support, and custodial response

● Custodial duties, including cleaning, disinfecting and restocking indoors and outdoors restrooms; and cleaning staff and office areas, as instructed Maintenance and Repairs

● Maintains and/or repairs facilities, building systems, and vehicles

● Moves exhibits, furniture, supplies and other materials, as needed Groundskeeping

● Responsible for snow & ice removal

● Responsible for in house lawn care and weed management

● Responsible for trail maintenance Special Events

● Assists with exhibit installations setup/strike

● Assists with event setup/take down

● Ensures security of building & grounds security during events

● Oversees event trash/recycling removal

● Assists with AV set-up and /assistance/operation

● Inspects, /maintains, and /stores AV equipment supply Security and Safety

● Opens and/or closes Museum buildings and grounds

● Assists with incidents and accidents

● Assists with visitor policy enforcement General and Administrative

● Attends department and staff meetings

● Attends required training sessions

● Maintains staff mailbox and museum email daily

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

● Comfort and experience using hand and power tools

● Knowledge of general job site and shop safety and cleanliness standards, procedures, methods, equipment and tool usage and care

● General residential or commercial trade skills, including framing, drywall installation and patching, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or lawn/landscaping; able and willing to learn new skills

● Demonstrated commitment to customer service of both team members and the public

● Demonstrates excellent judgment and maturity at all times

● Able to take direction, work independently and as a member of a collaborative team

● Strong attention to detail, time management, task prioritization, and problem-solving skills

● Personal initiative and a strong work ethic

● Flexible and adaptable

● Strong communication skills

● Valid driver’s license to use museum vehicles/equipment

● Familiar with basic computer software and hardware operation

WORKING CONDITIONS

● Congenial and fast-paced non-profit museum environment

● Must work well in both an individual and team setting

● Comfortable working in and around people, mechanical equipment, and in areas with chemicals

● Able to handle a full shift of physical activity including lifting up to 50lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, and walking outdoor areas and trails

● Comfortable working indoors and outside during all times of the year

● Comfortable working in and around large groups of visitors, adults, and children

● May be asked to drive Museum vehicles

● All Montshire employees are subject to a criminal background check

● Montshire Museum of Science requires that all employees and volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

TIME COMMITMENT

● Full-time, 100% FTE (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt position.

● General work schedule: 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, includes weekends with either opening/ or closing shifts to be determined.

● Regular schedule includes some combination of early morning, evening, and weekend hours

● Weekly schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm closing

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Starting wage: $18.50 per hour, depending on experience. Full Montshire benefits, including health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings, paid sick leave & vacation, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability insurance.

The Montshire Museum of Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a passionate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person