Facilities & Events Specialist | Museum Upkeep

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

MCASD seeks a Facilities Events Technician to support maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of museum facilities and equipment, in support of museum events and the Facilities department.

The role coordinates with Events and Facilities teams, performs light carpentry, plumbing, painting, and cleaning tasks, and operates maintenance tools. Requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, in La Jolla.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years’ recent relevant experience.
• Experience in building maintenance, public facilities, or museums preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events-related facilities readiness with the Events team.
• Perform routine maintenance, painting, minor carpentry, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Liaise between Facilities and Events for AV needs and business continuity.
• Drive museum transport vehicles and load/unload equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in maintenance shop and work areas.
• Support scheduling and planning with Facilities team during non-event hours.

Skills

General maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

MCASD seeks a Facilities Events Technician to support maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of museum facilities and equipment, in support of museum events and the Facilities department.

The role coordinates with Events and Facilities teams, performs light carpentry, plumbing, painting, and cleaning tasks, and operates maintenance tools. Requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, in La Jolla.