FACILITIES TECHNICIAN - LEVEL II

Company: The Museum of Life and Science
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 15, 2024

Job Description:

Location
Museum of Life and Science

About the Organization
The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina's top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100-- the highest possible score.

Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs.

In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Description

Position Objective: To support the Museum mission by assuring proper maintenance and repair of Museum buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds.

Responsibilities

• General Tasks
  • Safely fulfill facility Work Requests as assigned by supervisor
  • Completes documentation of Work Requests when complete.
  • Performs Inspections, Corrective, and Preventive Maintenance as assigned.
  • Perform cosmetic building repairs (such as carpentry, sheetrock, patching, painting, caulking)
  • Perform functional building repairs (HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, roof)
  • Perform maintenance/cleaning of building interiors and carpets as required
  • Perform prescribed set-ups for rentals and events
  • Perform grounds and maintenance (blowing, sweeping, snow removal)
  • Collects and disposes properly of trash and recycling as required
  • Ensure and maintain museum security
  • Assist with repair of train engine, coaches and track as requested.
  • Assist other departments with projects or activities as assigned
  • Oversee volunteers and/or community service workers as required
  • Communicate well via radio, and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Skill Qualifications
    • Aptitude: As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in creative and effective ways.
    • Complexity: Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
    • Supervision: Normally receives minimal instruction on daily work. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
    • Interaction: Works and communicates well within the Facilities team, and interacts well with staff and guests. May provide specific task instruction and assistance for other technicians.
    • Experience/Education: Typically requires a minimum of 2-7 years of related experience. High School degree or GED required. Trade school, 2 year technical degree or equivalent experience desired. Actual Pay Rate: $19.01/ hour
      
      Position Requirements
      • High School diploma or GED required with a 4 year degree or years of related experience.
      • Valid drivers license
      • Previous Experience in maintenance-related functions; mechanical, carpentry, electrical, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and welding.
      • Physically able to perform duties, to include lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs., walking varying terrains up to a mile, climbing ladders, pulling, and pushing equipment as required and working outside in changing weather conditions.
      • Confident with computer operation for email and internet search. Competent with Microsoft office suite and able to learn new apps. Desired:
        • Skill-specific certifications or licenses
        • Trade school, 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience desired.
          
          Shift
          Days
          
          Pay Range
          $19.01/hour
          
          EOE Statement
          The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!
          
          Category
          Facility Management
          
          This position is currently accepting applications.

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