Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Atlanta History Center seeks a skilled and versatile Maintenance Technician to support the care, preservation, and daily operation of its historic buildings, galleries, and campus facilities. This position requires a multi-skilled technician with demonstrated aptitude in carpentry, plumbing, light electrical, and HVAC preventative maintenance (PM) work. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and experienced in maintaining both modern facilities and historically significant structures in an active public environment.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring a safe, functional, and welcoming experience for visitors, staff, and guests while helping preserve the integrity of the Center's historic assets.

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on buildings, exhibits, offices, event spaces, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues involving doors, locks, windows, drywall, flooring, and fixtures.
• Assist with maintaining historic structures using appropriate methods and materials.

Carpentry

• Perform basic to intermediate carpentry tasks including framing, trim, cabinetry repair, and finish work.
• Build, modify, or repair exhibit components, shelving, and furniture as needed.

Plumbing

• Conduct minor plumbing repairs such as fixing leaks, replacing fixtures, clearing drains, and repairing valves.
• Assist with PM inspections of plumbing systems and report larger issues to supervisors or contractors.

Electrical (Light Duty)

• Replace and repair lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, and ballasts.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of low-voltage and general electrical issues in compliance with safety standards.

HVAC Preventative Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as filter changes, belt replacement, lubrication, and visual inspections.
• Assist with monitoring system performance and reporting irregularities to HVAC contractors or management.

Preventative Maintenance & Inspections

• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance checks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and work order documentation.

Event & Operational Support

• Assist with setup and breakdown for special events, exhibits, and public programs.
• Provide on-call or after-hours support as needed for emergencies or events.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA standards, safety procedures, and institutional policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support compliance with preservation standards relevant to historic properties.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a multi-skilled role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, light electrical work, and HVAC PM tasks.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in museums, historic sites, campuses, or large public facilities.
• Familiarity with historic building maintenance and preservation best practices.
• EPA 608 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Manual dexterity to use hand and power tools safely.

• Primarily daytime hours, with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, special events, or emergency response.