Facilities Mechanic

Career Opportunities with Museum of Science Inc

Role & Level/Grade: T2/3

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Facilities Manager

Under general supervision, the Facilities Mechanic 1 performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, door hardware, HVAC, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of duties other than those of skilled craft workers, with attention to knowing and using safe work practices. This position also supports the successful completion of after‑hours and weekend events by assisting with operation of building lighting, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

• Performs a variety of maintenance functions in and around the Facility providing routine, emergency, and scheduled maintenance to the building and associated equipment.
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the Museum.
• Perform building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, door, drywall, ceiling tiles, painting, and repairs, as necessary.
• Implement preventative maintenance measures on tools and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools.
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, i.e., Fire alarm, Power outages, floods, elevator entrapments, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard‑free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Maintain positive work relationships and exhibit teamwork and collaboration with all levels of Museum staff.
• Maintain rooms, and all mechanical areas clean and well organized.
• Maintain and use equipment, tools, and vehicles in a safe and careful manner.
• Communicate via radio system in a professional and affective manner.
• Provides coverage for hurricanes and other emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or technical certificate required and a minimum of one (1) year’s experience performing general maintenance duties (plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other general facility repairs) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools (such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measures, electronic/electronic testing devices) and knowledge of and ability to properly use specialized equipment, including that used in one or more of the trades of electrical, plumbing or general carpentry;
• Must possess excellent hand/eye coordination as well as close vision.
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret plans, diagrams and drawings.
• Must be able to work self‑sufficiently with little supervision in support of after‑hours and weekend events.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Experience with door hardware repairs and maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to manage material resources and time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured processes and procedures, and to complete tasks.
• Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and elevate the more difficult matters appropriately.
• Communication skills to provide procedural and information, and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem‑solving and common‑sense skills.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to work well in a customer environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and…