Drift Museum Amsterdam General Technician

Van Gendt Hallen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Drift Museum Amsterdam is seeking a General Technician to keep artworks operating safely and reliably on the exhibition floor. You will perform daily checks and routine maintenance to ensure smooth operations.

You will join the technical team, collaborate with Studio Drift and external specialists when installations require testing, adjustment or repair. Several General Technician positions are available, with both full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical education or relevant experience in electronics, mechatronics, engineering or a related field.
• A strong background in electronics and mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Practical problem-solving skills and an interest in troubleshooting technical systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in the combination of art, design and technology.
• Flexible availability for weekends, holidays, early start-up shifts and late hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Artwork Operations: Operate and monitor kinetic and digital artworks in line with established procedures.
• Daily Checks: Carry out daily start-up and shutdown procedures and report irregularities during public opening hours.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and planned maintenance of installations.
• Troubleshooting: Help identify and repair issues with mechanical, electrical and digital components.
• Installation Support: Assist with installation, testing and commissioning of artworks and technical systems.
• Teamwork: Coordinate with exhibition colleagues, Studio Drift and external technicians when technical support is needed.

Job description

As General Technician at Drift Museum Amsterdam, you help keep the museum's artworks operating safely and reliably throughout the day. You work directly on the exhibition floor, combining daily checks and artwork operation with maintenance and practical troubleshooting.

You join the museum's technical team and work with colleagues, Studio Drift and external specialists when installations need testing, adjustment or repair. We are recruiting several General Technicians, with both full-time and part-time opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Artwork Operations: Operate and monitor kinetic and digital artworks in line with established procedures.

Daily Checks: Carry out daily start-up and shutdown procedures and report irregularities during public opening hours.

Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and planned maintenance of installations.

Troubleshooting: Help identify and repair issues with mechanical, electrical and digital components.

Installation Support: Assist with installation, testing and commissioning of artworks and technical systems.

Teamwork: Coordinate with exhibition colleagues, Studio Drift and external technicians when technical support is needed.

Your Profile

• Technical education or relevant experience in electronics, mechatronics, engineering or a related field.
• A strong background in electronics and mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Practical problem-solving skills and an interest in troubleshooting technical systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in the combination of art, design and technology.
• Flexible availability for weekends, holidays, early start-up shifts and late hours when needed.

What We Offer

• A hands-on role supporting the daily exhibition operations of Drift Museum Amsterdam.
• Several positions available, both full-time (40 hours per week) and part-time.
• A salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• A benefits package including holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.
• Collaboration with the museum's technical team, Studio Drift and external specialists.
• A working environment where art and technology meet.