Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support our Maintenance Department in both indoor and outdoor tasks. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspections, and assisting with exhibits and events.

Strong communication and reliability are essential for maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for visitors and staff. The role requires physical stamina, ability to multi-task, and a commitment to high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum high school diploma; college degree preferred
• Experience: One to three years of experience working in a facilities support role
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment with the ability to solve problems by weighing and evaluating options
• Demonstrated excellence in organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills—helpful, friendly, and patient attitude
• Ability to multi-task with a high level of output, detail, and accuracy
• Positive, optimistic attitude
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Perform routine light maintenance tasks including replacing light bulbs, changing HVAC filters, and painting touch-up work
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, exhibits, and grounds to identify and report maintenance needs
• Follow the weekly schedule of power washing, including sidewalks, outdoor spaces and fixtures, and interior furniture requiring washing
• Manage the distribution of Museum deliveries including deliveries to MADE for Kids
• Support custodial staff on an as-needed basis
• Assist with special projects as needed including the installation/take down of outdoor holiday decorations, traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibits
• Support the Warehouse through organization and exhibit fabrication as an assistant to the Fabricator
• Manage the parking lot including guest vehicles, school buses, and deliveries
• Set up, arrange, and tear down tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment, and other furnishings required for meetings, programs, rentals, and special events
• Provide cold weather support by spreading ice melt and shoveling walkways to ensure a safe environment for visitors and employees
• Work as a team member with Museum management to provide a safe and customer-focused environment
• Support overall buildings, grounds, and maintenance tasks as needed
• Participate in trainings as required by the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service

Reliability

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Job Title:

Facilities Maintenance Technician

FLSA:

Non-exempt

Status:

Full-time

Reports To:

Director of Facilities

Job Purpose:

Provide ongoing assistance to the Maintenance Department, supporting both indoor and outdoor needs of all facilities

Time Allocation:

Sunday-Thursday; schedule may occasionally change to accommodate needs of the Maintenance Department

Magic House-Expectation of Employee

• Act in an honest, mature, and professional manner at all times.
• Treat our visitors and co-workers with respect and courtesy.
• Avoid any situation that may create or appear to create a conflict between our personal interests and the interests of The Magic House.
• Safeguard the property of The Magic House through care and respect and avoid waste and abuse.
• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and with a positive attitude

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine light maintenance tasks including replacing light bulbs, changing HVAC filters, and painting touch-up work:
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, exhibits, and grounds to identify and report maintenance needs;
• Follow the weekly schedule of power washing, including sidewalks, outdoor spaces and fixtures, and interior furniture requiring washing;
• Manage the distribution of Museum deliveries including deliveries to MADE for Kids;
• Support custodial staff on an as-needed basis;
• Assist with special projects as needed including the installation/take down of outdoor holiday decorations, traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibits;
• Support the Warehouse through organization and exhibit fabrication as an assistant to the Fabricator;
• Manage the parking lot including guest vehicles, school buses, and deliveries;
• Set up, arrange, and tear down tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment, and other furnishings required for meetings, programs, rentals, and special events;
• Provide cold weather support by spreading ice melt and shoveling walkways to ensure a safe environment for visitors and employees;
• Work as a team member with Museum management to provide a safe and customer-focused environment;
• Support overall buildings, grounds, and maintenance tasks as needed;
• Participate in trainings as required by the organization;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum high school diploma; college degree preferred
• Experience: One to three years of experience working in a facilities support role
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment with the ability to solve problems by weighing and evaluating options
• Demonstrated excellence in organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills-helpful, friendly, and patient attitude
• Ability to multi-task with a high level of output, detail, and accuracy
• Positive, optimistic attitude
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong work ethic

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described for this position are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, use tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; kneel; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Evaluation Policy:

Annual evaluation by the Director of Facilities