Facilities Maintenance Apprentice: HVAC & Event Setup

Museum of Fine Arts Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the museum's facilities and physical plant. You will assist engineers with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks and help maintain equipment across MFAH properties.

Responsibilities include operating lifts, installing exhibition components, and ensuring safe operation during events. Excellent communication and a valid Texas driver license are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and building utilities.
• Must have a valid Texas driver license and good driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and climb a ladder.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists Stationary Engineers in providing adequate HVAC and maintaining equipment for the museum physical plant and other properties.
• Maintains museum vehicles, grounds, and other special projects.
• Reviews daily equipment logs for accuracy.
• Completes assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
• Escorts E&F contractors to work sites on MFAH properties and supervise work.
• Works on installation and de-installation of exhibitions with Curatorial, Preparations, Lighting, and Electrical.
• Installs and de-installs banners for exhibitions.
• Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, and other equipment for events.
• Assists in the installation and de-installation of the Retail shop for rotating exhibitions.
• Operates various aerial lifts (20ft to 85ft) and fork lifts to complete tasks.
• Drives cargo van, box truck, and pickup truck to and from work sites.
• As part of the essential staff- protects museum properties during natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, ice storms, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

HVAC basics

Driver license

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the museum's facilities and physical plant. You will assist engineers with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks and help maintain equipment across MFAH properties.

Responsibilities include operating lifts, installing exhibition components, and ensuring safe operation during events. Excellent communication and a valid Texas driver license are required.