Facilities Events Technician

museumofcontemporaryartsandiego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Facilities Events Technician at MCASD in La Jolla will assist with maintenance, repair, and preparation of all museum facilities and related equipment for museum events and general operations. This position reports to the Manager, Facilities and supports a hands-on team across multiple trades.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Events to ensure readiness, handling AV needs, basic carpentry and plumbing, and occasional heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years' relevant experience or combined education/experience.
• Practical experience in maintenance, painting, plumbing, and light construction.
• Ability to work with staff, contractors, and service technicians; troubleshoot and propose solutions.
• Good written and oral communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Events to ensure facilities readiness before events.
• Liaise between Events and Facilities to manage museum and event AV needs.
• Perform facilities maintenance on The Kitchen as directed by Manager, Facilities.
• Perform routine office and administrative tasks as needed.
• Sweep exterior areas, clean spaces, remove debris, and perform periodic power washing.
• Touch up paint and undertake minor carpentry or construction as required.
• Transport goods between museum locations and operate museum truck.
• Drive and load/unload equipment; maintain cleanliness of the maintenance shop.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Heavy equipment operation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer 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 - $23.28per 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 andcollaborative 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.