Exhibit Maintenance Specialist

Please apply online at https://www.museumofplay.org/careers-internships/.

The Strong is the ultimate play destination for all ages. With nearly 150,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive exhibit space, the museum provides entertaining, educational, and unforgettable intergenerational fun. The exhibit maintenance specialist is responsible for maintaining exhibits and environments to ensure The Strong’s guests have a safe and fun learning experience. This position works with wood, plastic laminate, metal, and varying materials to repair and update creative exhibition pieces.

This position requires a broad skillset related to construction and tinkering, the ability to evaluate and troubleshoot a wide variety of fabrication, electronic, and mechanical issues, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with and respond to requests from employees at all levels of the organization.

This is a full-time contract position (40 hours per week) anticipated for April through December 2024.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluate and conduct exhibit maintenance as needed, including identifying exhibit maintenance needs, troubleshooting exhibit interactive components, fabricating and replacing parts as necessary, and performing routine maintenance and repairs of exhibit-related interactives, fixtures, and components, including gallery electronics.
• Respond to delegated tasks through the exhibit maintenance ticketing system and confer with museum team members to determine timing of exhibit maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure the completion of exhibit maintenance tasks on schedule and with the highest quality workmanship.
• Perform wall repairs, patching, and paint in museum galleries including touch up painting, blending, and faux artistic repairs as required.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment for maintenance of exhibit components including measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling materials with a variety of hand and power tools. While working above ground level, use ladders and operate lifts.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing all equipment malfunctions.
• Assist in the maintenance of exhibit shops areas including receiving, stocking, up-keep, and organization of all equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the inventory of production supplies.
• Work with team members to clean exhibits, as directed.
• Look for opportunities to continually improve exhibits-related processes.
• Complete all tasks with strict adherence to all internal and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and procedures including lock out tag out, use of personal protective equipment, and maintaining an orderly and clean work area. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain technical knowledge and remain current on equipment functionality and best practices.
• Attend routine safety training to remain up-to-date on conditions and requirements of the job.
• Work closely with the assistant vice president for exhibits on projects as directed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with production, fabrication, and other projects, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or trade school diploma or certification.
• Experience in woodworking, metalworking, construction or contracting, or related field.
• Experience with preparing, finishing, and painting walls and other surfaces. Experience with faux finishing and various types of interior paints and coatings.
• Basic understanding of wiring and simple low voltage electrical systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with a propensity to learn.
• Possession of or ability to obtain lift certification.
• Ability to quickly identify the cause of errors, problems or defects and to correct them.
• Anticipates and responds to changes in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must possess a strong outcome-oriented work ethic and ability to meet quality standards for services.
• Ability to manage one’s own time to meet deadlines and maintain schedules on a consistent basis.
• Must be open to feedback and skilled in collaboration.
• A high degree of comfort and proficiency with computer technology and software is important, especially with CAD/CAM software .

These qualifications are considered a plus:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architectural interior design, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience at a museum of similar size.

The final candidate must consent to and successfully complete a drug screen, baseline hearing test, and background check as conditions of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person