Exhibit Technician Assistant at Clark Planetarium - Open until filled

UNAVAILABLE; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

County is seeking a temporary on-site Exhibit Technician to ensure public-facing exhibits operate reliably. The role involves maintaining projectors, computers, and associated hardware, performing upgrades, and using a range of hand tools to service equipment.

Candidates should understand basic electrical concepts, troubleshooting skills, and be comfortable working in a shop environment with ladders and physical tasks. This position is a part-time, at-will role with limited benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair exhibits and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble exhibits for public use in the Planetarium building.
• Coordinate with exhibit technicians to keep exhibits operational.
• Diagnose and repair issues as they arise to minimize downtime.
• Maintain inventory and support exhibit sales as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Basic electrical concepts

Basic computer operations

Use of hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering tools

Electronic testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Works to ensure that exhibits are functional for the public by maintaining equipment, servicing exhibit hardware, computer hardware, regularly vacuuming projectors, computers, etc. Uses a variety of tools and critical thinking skills to provide repairs/upgrades to existing equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a good practical understanding of physical, mechanical, and electrical concepts in simple and complex systems. Knowledge of electronics, soldering and circuit assembly a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Help build and construct exhibits for public use in the Planetarium building
• Work with exhibit technicians to organize and prioritize work to keep exhibits operational
• Solve problems with exhibits as they arise to keep exhibits operational
• Builds/integrates needed hardware, maintains inventory and supports exhibit sales

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Basic electrical principles and practices
• Basic construction and building practices
• Troubleshooting existing mechanical and electronic systems
• Basic computer operations

Skills and Abilities to:

• Use tools to repair, augment and maintain exhibits
• Use critical thinking to diagnose problems and propose solutions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to climb ladders, crouch, sit, squat and be in uncomfortable positions using a variety of tools for extended periods. Must be able to work in a shop using relevant tools.

Additional Information

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.
• Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.