Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18-$22

Discovery Center Collective : Don Harrington Discovery Center & Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center

Job Title : Maintenance Specialist (Part-time, Non-exempt)

Reports to : Operations Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist works individually and with other staff members to support in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of the museum's inner workings. The Facility Maintenance Specialist ensures the safety and functionality of all machinery, as well as prepares the facility to welcome the public. In particular, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist is responsible for reporting facility issues and keeping the buildings and premises clean, safe, healthful, and in top physical condition. The Facilities Maintenance Specialists demonstrates flexibility, effectiveness, and a positive attitude, actively engages in communication with all other staff members and stays up to date on all necessary inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilities

• Maintain building systems including HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, mechanical systems, etc.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager to schedule building inspections and maintenance to comply with local, state, and federal codes related to boilers, elevators, fire alarm system, fire extinguishers, and other areas. Work with Operations Manager to schedule inspections with fire marshal, insurance inspector, elevator inspector, and other local authorities as needed.
• Clean and maintain grounds including sprinkler system, lawn, landscaping, building exterior, vehicles, debris removal, etc.
• Work with Operations Manager with vendors and other service providers as directed, soliciting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and bids to get great service at a fair price.
• Maintain housekeeping equipment such as vacuums and carpet extractor.

Exhibit & Program Support

Administration

QUALIFICATIONS