Exhibits Technician: Gallery Prep, Repairs & Lighting
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LAUKOA seeks an Exhibits Maintenance Technician to perform daily inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance of exhibits at our New London, Connecticut site. Responsibilities include minor repairs, artifact handling under approved plans, and supporting digital catalog tasks.
Qualified candidates typically hold an associate or bachelor degree in a related field with 2–5 years of exhibit experience and ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work safely in tight spaces.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor degree in illustrative design, commercial art, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design or related technical field.
- Two to five years in exhibit preparation, specimen/artifact handling, mounting, or safe use of carpentry and electrical hand tools.
- Proficiency reading blueprints or CAD drawings.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily pre-opening gallery rounds to identify lighting, safety and condition issues.
- Clean exhibit cases, vitrines, pedestals, scenic elements and approved surfaces using archival safe materials.
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Job description
LAUKOA seeks an Exhibits Maintenance Technician to perform daily inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance of exhibits at our New London, Connecticut site. Responsibilities include minor repairs, artifact handling under approved plans, and supporting digital catalog tasks.
Qualified candidates typically hold an associate or bachelor degree in a related field with 2–5 years of exhibit experience and ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work safely in tight spaces.
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