Art Museum Facilities Technician

Saint Louis Art Museum; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,652 - 43,669; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Employee benefits

Job summary

Saint Louis Art Museum is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance on building equipment, monitor BAS data, and conduct routine inspections to ensure safety and preserve artwork. The role involves lighting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical tasks, and collaboration with engineers and operations teams.

This position offers a regular full‑time schedule, on‑site work, and opportunities for career growth through specialized training and licensing support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in building maintenance or related fields (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and electrical principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about museum‑specific systems and artwork preservation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on building equipment with hand and power tools.
• Monitor BAS data to maintain pressure, temperature, and humidity within safe ranges.
• Conduct routine inspections on equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Inspect building features such as elevators, running water, and drains to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Record completed inspections in logbooks to document equipment performance and track maintenance history.
• Measure temperature and humidity in art galleries with a hygrometer.
• Check gallery lighting to ensure optimal presentation of artwork.
• Regulate building chillers by observing BAS data trends and weather conditions.
• Test boiler water for oxygen, hardness, and chemical balance.
• Prepare lighting and shades for museum events to enhance guest experience.
• Inspect condensers and related components in cooling tower systems.
• Inspect pumps, valves, and water quality sensors in water tower systems.
• Maintain museum grounds by testing irrigation and water systems.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Building systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing

Job description

Saint Louis Art Museum is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance on building equipment, monitor BAS data, and conduct routine inspections to ensure safety and preserve artwork. The role involves lighting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical tasks, and collaboration with engineers and operations teams.

This position offers a regular full‑time schedule, on‑site work, and opportunities for career growth through specialized training and licensing support.