What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gallery Construction Technician position at Museum Associates?
Gallery Construction Technician (Regular, Full-Time)
Exhibition Design & Production
Reporting to the Head of Gallery Construction, the Gallery Construction Technician will utilize their extensive knowledge from onsite experience to perform a number of general skilled support tasks and maintenance related work as assigned to ensure that all museum projects are completed on deadline and to a top tier standard of quality.
Responsibilities:
Maintains, alters, repairs, installs and removes gallery display casework and furniture.
Operates wood working tools and machinery as needed.
Assures that tools and equipment are properly cared for.
Installs and removes display casework and furniture.
Maintains gallery wall and casework paint surfaces
Mills, alters, repairs and installs associated plastic, metal and wood trim items.
Prepare simple sketches, prepare material lists, and lay out work at the job site.
Operates and maintains woodworking and material handling machinery.
Maintains inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.
Maintains required records.
Communicate clearly and effectively.
Assist in training and supervision of others (vendors) as assigned.
Properly use, maintain, care for tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
Perform all tasks in a safe manner including adherence to LACMA’s Safety Program.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.
Benefits:
The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $23.00 - $25.00 subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.
LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience.
Knowledge of the following: uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment, safe work practice and basic first aid.
Comfortable working with basic Google Workspace applications.
Ability to perform skilled maintenance and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Knowledge of use of hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret maps, diagrams and fabrication drawings, operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment.
Effective Communication skills (clear and concisely) both written and spoken.
Collaborative minded individual, able to work well in a team environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Salary : $23 - $25