Electrical Systems Technician

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As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Within the Museum of Science, the Facilities team plays a critical role in maintaining and advancing the infrastructure that supports one of the region’s most visited cultural institutions. Our team manages complex building systems, campus infrastructure, and capital improvements across a highly dynamic environment that welcomes millions of guests each year. From critical mechanical and electrical systems to large‑scale renovation and sustainability initiatives, Facilities ensures the Museum remains safe, operational, and ready to deliver inspiring science experiences every day.

The Electrical Systems Technician I plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Museum’s electrical infrastructure and related building systems. This role supports the Facilities team by diagnosing system issues, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and coordinating contractor work to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for staff, guests, and animals across the Museum’s complex campus.

• Maintain Reliable Electrical Infrastructure
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  Monitor, diagnose, and implement corrective actions for building electrical systems—including switch gear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, distribution panels, and life safety systems—to ensure reliable operation across the Museum’s 750,000 square feet of facilities.
• Execute Preventative and Corrective Maintenance
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  Complete work orders efficiently and perform preventative maintenance on electrical and related mechanical systems to minimize downtime and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for visitors and staff.
• Support Continuous Facility Operations
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  Conduct daily rounds of critical infrastructure, respond to operational issues, and assist with system adjustments or modifications that improve equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
• Coordinate and Oversee Contractor Work
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  Oversee external contractors performing electrical or mechanical work to ensure compliance with Museum standards and uninterrupted facility operations.
• Respond to Emergencies and Critical Incidents
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  Provide rapid response to emergencies such as power failures, fire alarms, equipment failures, or building evacuations to protect the safety of staff, guests, and Museum property.
• Maintain building infrastructure in an educational, institutional, industrial, or similar environment.

• Electrical Systems Expertise
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  Knowledge of electrical distribution systems up to 480 V, including switch gear, motor control centers, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and automatic transfer switches.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
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  Ability to analyze electrical and building systems problems using schematics, diagrams, and diagnostic tools to identify system malfunctions and make repairs.
• Operational Reliability
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  Does preventative maintenance and system monitoring to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and safe.
• Collaboration
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  Works effectively with facilities staff, contractors, and cross‑departmental teams.
• Safety & Compliance Awareness
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  Understanding of life safety systems,…