Exhibits Maintenance Technician

LAUKOA; New London, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits including critical/

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking an Exhibits Maintenance Technician for the New London, CT site. The role involves daily exhibit inspections, cleaning, and routine minor repairs to ensure a high-quality public display.

You will support artifact handling, digital cataloging, and safe movement of display pieces throughout galleries. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in exhibit work, proficiency with shop safety, and the ability to read blueprints or CAD drawings.

Qualifications

• Two to five years in exhibit preparation, specimen handling or mounting, or safe use of carpentry, electrical, and hand/power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints or CAD drawings.
• Proficiency with shop-safety practices and safe handling of artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily exhibit inspections and cleaning of cases, vitrines, pedestals, and surfaces using archival-safe materials.
• Carry out minor exhibit and interactive-station repairs and touch-ups to maintain polished public presentation.
• Assist with movement of furniture, equipment, and event-related materials under supervision.
• Handle, move, mount, or unmount artifacts following approved plans and with trained staff.
• Support digital cataloging, display installation, and proper lighting within prescribed lux guidelines.
• Maintain organized storage of pedestals, hardware, and casework.

Skills

Exhibit preparation

Artifact handling

Carpentry

Electrical tools

Mechanical tools

Reading blueprints/CAD drawings

Shop safety

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in a design/technical field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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Mahalo for your interest in this role! Please see the full position description below. For more information about LAUKOA, please visit https://www.laukoa.com.

Exhibits Maintenance Technician

Openings: 1 full-time position | Location: New London, Connecticut (on-site)

Position Summary

The Exhibits Maintenance Technician performs daily exhibit inspections, approved cleaning and preventive maintenance, minor repairs, artifact-support tasks, and digital-catalog support. Heavy exhibit fabrication or construction is outside the routine scope unless separately authorized.

Conduct daily pre-opening gallery rounds to identify lighting, interactive, presentation, safety, and condition issues.

Clean exhibit cases, vitrines, pedestals, scenic elements, and approved surfaces using archival-safe materials and established procedures.

Perform minor exhibit and interactive-station repairs, touch-up work, and approved adjustments that preserve a polished public presentation.

Assist with authorized movement of furniture, equipment, scenic pieces, and event-related materials.

Handle, move, mount, or unmount artifacts only under a Government-approved handling plan, within assigned qualifications, and in coordination with authorized collections personnel.

Support digital cataloging, approved display installation, light adjustment within prescribed lux guidelines, and organized storage of pedestals, hardware, and casework.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor degree in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or related technical field. Qualifying vocational or art-institute training may be credited as experience.

Two to five years in exhibit preparation, specimen/artifact handling or mounting, or safe use of standard carpentry, electrical, and mechanical hand and power tools.

Proficiency with shop-safety practices and reading blueprints or CAD drawings.

Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work safely in tight spaces or at heights.

Preferred Qualifications

Gallery lighting, archival-safe material knowledge, artifact-mount making, integrated pest management, and interactive-exhibit maintenance.

Basic AV or electronics troubleshooting, fine finishing, patching, sanding, and touch-up painting.

Current certification or demonstrated safe experience operating specialized equipment such as manlifts.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.