Electrical Systems Technician II

Museum of Science, Boston

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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 II 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 and Optimize Critical Electrical Infrastructure: Independently monitor, diagnose, repair, and optimize building electrical systems—including switch gear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, distribution panels, motor controls, and life safety systems to ensure safe and reliable operation across the Museum’s 750,000 square feet of facilities.
• Lead Complex Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose complex electrical and controls-related problems using technical drawings, schematics, diagnostic equipment, and system data. Develop and implement corrective actions, identify root causes, and recommend longer-term improvements that increase system reliability and reduce recurring failures.
• Execute and Improve Preventative Maintenance: Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and related building systems. Identify equipment deficiencies, emerging issues, and opportunities to improve maintenance practices, equipment performance, safety, and reliability.
• Support Continuous Facility Operations: Monitor critical infrastructure, conduct system rounds, respond independently to operational issues, and support electrical shutdowns, equipment replacements, system modifications, and other planned or emergency work affecting Museum operations.
• Provide Technical Leadership and Contractor Oversight: Serve as a technical resource to Facilities staff and provide guidance to less-experienced technicians when appropriate. Coordinate and oversee contractors performing electrical work, verify work quality and compliance with Museum standards, and assist with…