Exhibit Technician II

The Exhibit Technician II is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of permanent and traveling exhibits. This position requires skills in low voltage electronics, audio/video, PC hardware and software for maintaining exhibits. This position assists with the load-in/load-out of traveling exhibits.

 Essential Functions

• Ability to understand software for a variety of microcontrollers, including Arduino and Raspberry Pi, PC, and specialty show control systems. 
• Assists with audio/visual needs associated with exhibits, live programming, and special events.
• Assist Senior Manager of Exhibits with the safe load-in/load-out of traveling exhibits.
• Identifies and diagnoses chronic or systemic technology defects in individual exhibits which reduces their efficiency and reliability or compromises the intended function.
• Demonstrates expertise in software and hardware computer systems including Windows (XP – 10), OS X (v10.3 – 10.12), Linux (preferred). 
• Assists exhibit technicians with repairs and serves as a knowledge base for the team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 Minimum Qualifications 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  
• Experience & Certifications: 3-5 years’ relevant work experience.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate possesses an inventive spirit.
• Demonstrates initiative to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, floor plans, and wiring diagrams.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot computer, electronic, electrical, and audio/video systems as necessary. 
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

 Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

 Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.  
• Moves throughout the museum.   
• Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum. 
• Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks. 
• Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners. 
• Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone. 
• Operates a computer and/or office equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 50 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level. 
• Occasionally works in outdoor environments. 
• Frequently works in indoor environments.
• Coping with demands and stresses associated with job and work environment.
• Kneeling and Crouching (frequently) 
• Weight Levels – Lift, Push, Pull
• Up to 50 pounds

 Expected Hours of Work & Travel

• This position is full time. Hours can vary based on the needs of the organization. 
• This position must be able to work weekends and after hour events as needed. 

 Telecommuting
This position is required to be onsite 100% of the time. 

 Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.