Facilities Events Technician

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MCASD in La Jolla seeks a Facilities Events Technician to support maintenance, repairs and prep for museum events, reporting to the Manager, Facilities. This full-time, non-exempt role covers building systems and equipment across museum properties.

You will collaborate with Events and Facilities teams, perform painting, plumbing, light carpentry, and basic repairs while assisting with event logistics. Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of relevant experience or equivalent education/background.
• Experience in building maintenance, public facilities, or museums preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation preferred (i.e. scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts).

Responsibilities

• Follow events schedule and serve as point of contact with Events operations before/during events.
• Liaison between Events and Facilities to manage AV needs and continuity.
• Perform facilities maintenance and basic repairs for The Kitchen per Manager guidance.
• Handle routine office and administrative tasks as needed.
• Sweep exterior grounds, clean spaces, collect trash, and perform weekly power washing.

Skills

General maintenance

Trades knowledge

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical basics

Carpentry

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Heavy equipment knowledge

Job description

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: Facilities Events Technician

Department:

Facilities

Reports to:

Manager, Facilities

Employee Status:

Full-Time, Non-exempt

Primary Work Days:

Wednesday - Sunday

Primary Work Location:

La Jolla

Pay Range:

$22.12 - $23.28 per hour

Apply By:

COB, September 30th 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Facilities Events Technician will assist with general property maintenance, repair, general upkeep, and preparedness of all museum facilities and related equipment in support of both museum events and for the Facilities department unrelated to museum events. This position will support the mission and vision of MCASD throughout the performance of duties.

Essential Functions

• Follow the events schedule and serve as point of contact with the Events operations team in the days leading up to an event to ensure and perform facilities preparedness duties.
• Liaison between the Events and Facilities teams to ensure business continuity and to administer duties related to museum and event A/V needs.
• At the direction and guidance of the Manager, Facilities, liaison and perform facilities maintenance and related duties for The Kitchen.
• Perform routine office and administrative tasks as needed.
• Conduct sweeping of exterior grounds and removing of debris, cleaning windows, cleaning spaces as not otherwise cleaned by third-party porter and grounds service, picking up trash, emptying of exterior trash cans, weekly power washing, and cleaning up of any excrement from humans/animals.
• Touch up painting of all areas at all museum properties as deemed necessary for events.
• Conduct minor carpentry and construction as needed.
• Transport goods and materials between museum locations.
• Drive museum truck and load and unload museum equipment.
• Load and unload goods and materials at various museum locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop.
• Perform minor plumbing as needed, which may include minor drain clearing, faucet/faucet stem replacements, flow adjustments, etc.
• Work closely with the Security, Events, Facilities, registrars, and art handling departments to safeguard and protect the museum’s art collection, exhibitions, and facility during events.
• Work multiple nights, weekends, and holiday shifts with some office hours to coordinate scheduling and planning with Facilities team. May be scheduled on days/hours that fall outside of standard schedule.
• Support Facilities team as assigned during non-event work hours and days.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Practical experience and working knowledge of general maintenance and trades and planned maintenance systems. Practical experience and working knowledge of painting, clean-up, light construction, and plumbing. Ability to work effectively with staff, contractors, and service technicians. Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations. Ability to work in a team environment. Good oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to work and commute to any of the museum facilities with short notice. Reliable transportation to travel as needed throughout the day to any museum location or external vendors. High school diploma and two years’ recent relevant experience or any combination of equivalent education and experience. Experience in building maintenance, public facilities, or museums preferred. Knowledge of heavy equipment operation preferred (i.e. scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts).

Typical Working Conditions

• Operate tools and equipment associated with electrical, plumbing, woodworking, and general minor construction.
• Work with paint, paint fumes, and chemical fumes associated with common industrial paint and cleaning supplies.
• Carry out physical maneuvers and mobility associated with maintenance, repair, replacement, and general upkeep of equipment and properties in museum buildings, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, as well as climbing, kneeling, crawling, balancing, stooping, crouching, and reaching.
• Ladder work at heights up to 6 feet and occasional rooftop work.
• Lift and work with items overhead for sustained periods of time.
• Some extreme temperatures when working outside in rain or cold/hot with outdoor or roof-top work.
• Alternate shifts, shift changes and/or locations, and working offsite.
• Drive museum transport vehicles and transportation of materials, supplies, etc.
• Local driving to various museum locations and external vendors.
• Work in confined spaces and storage spaces on occasion.
• Office located in basement setting in Facilities workshop.

OUR WORK CULTURE:

MCASD provides employees with a collaborative work culture where they can combine both their love and support of the arts and work in an enriching and diverse environment while further developing their specific professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ABOUT MCASD:

It is an exciting time to join MCASD! Our La Jolla campus re-opened in April 2022 after a five-year expansion effort that doubled the building’s overall size. We are positioned to be a cultural beacon as the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. Beautifully located on the coast, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND LICENSING:

Professional references, criminal background, education check, and DMV check. Ability to learn and be certified in forklift and scissor lift. Ability to learn and be certified in CPR-First Aid. Ability to drive and obtain and maintain a driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

EOE STATEMENT:

We thrive by supporting and celebrating our diversity as a creative and collaborative team. MCASD prohibits discrimination and harassment against individuals based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.