Building Facilities & Exhibits Technician III; Part-Time

Position: Building Facilities & Exhibits Technician III (Part-Time)

Description

Position Summary:

The Building Facilities and Exhibits Technician III performs essential maintenance, repair, and custodial support work to ensure Imagine Children's Museum provides a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff. This hands‑on position handles day‑to‑day maintenance tasks, responds to facility issues, assists with exhibit maintenance, and supports the overall operations of the 65,000 square foot museum facility. The Facilities Technician works as part of a collaborative team under the direction of the Exhibits & Facilities Manager.

Essential

Functions/Major Responsibilities:
General Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform tasks from the Exhibits & Facilities Task List expeditiously.
• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and cleanliness issues.
• Document findings, generate work orders, and complete assigned work orders for maintenance, repairs, and facility improvements.
• Document completed work on the Exhibits & Facilities Task List with notes on progress and how the task was completed.
• Creates reports on maintenance, repairs, safety, and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to building systems, fixtures, equipment, and exhibits (plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
• Replace light bulbs, filters, batteries, and other consumable items throughout the facility.
• Repair or replace door hardware, locks, signage, and building accessories.
• Touch up paint, patch walls, and maintain building finishes.
• Assemble furniture, equipment, custom-built materials, and maintain their functionality.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues during operating hours.
• Review inventory of common repair parts and supplies and request orders, when needed.

Exhibit & Program Support

• Assist the Senior Exhibit Technician with installation, routine maintenance, and repair of interactive exhibits, including safety procedures and checks on exhibit components and mechanical elements.
• Works with the Senior Exhibit Technician on the review of exhibit piece changeout and inventory, when assigned.
• Coordinate with the Senior Exhibit Technician on technical requirements and maintenance schedules.
• Respond to exhibit malfunctions or safety concerns reported by museum staff or visitors.
• Serve on the Animal Care Team.
• Set up and break down rooms for museum programs, events, and special activities.
• Move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed to support museum operations.
• Install temporary displays, signage, and decorations for special events and seasonal programs.

Janitorial & Facility Support

• Respond immediately to spills, accidents, and cleaning emergencies.
• Review inventory for essential cleaning and facilities materials and collaborate with the other technicians to request orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, storage areas, and utility spaces.
• Support event setup including table/chair arrangement, equipment setup, and post-event cleanup.
• Assist as required with janitorial tasks during high-traffic periods or staff shortages.
• Assist as required with restocking restroom supplies, paper products, and soap dispensers.
• Assist as required with trash and recycle removal from offices, common areas and in the parking lots.
• Assist as required with outside duties such as snow removal and perimeter inspections.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Report safety hazards, security concerns, and potential code violations to supervisor.
• Participate in safety training, emergency drills, and facility emergency response procedures.
• Maintain work areas in clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Properly handle, store, and dispose…