Facilities Tech 1

kidspacemuseum; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Facilities Technician I at Kidspace Children’s Museum supports daily care, maintenance, and operation of the museum’s facilities, grounds, and exhibits in Pasadena, CA. The role performs routine tasks independently while assisting with larger repairs under senior staff guidance.

The position is full-time, on-site, non-exempt with weekend and occasional evening hours required, typically 9:30am–6pm, and requires strong safety awareness and hands-on trade skills across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years practical facilities or maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to safety and details.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance across buildings, grounds, and exhibits.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of campus facilities.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Independent maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Tools

Electrical tools

HVAC basics

Plumbing basics

Job description

About Kidspace Children's Museum

For 45 years, Kidspace Children’s Museum has been a welcoming place for exploration and discovery, serving millions of children and their families. Join a team that creates hands-on play and learning experiences that are relevant, joyful, inspiring, and that involve guests in their own process of discovery. Kidspace is an equal opportunity employer and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to building a culture of play on a foundation of anti-racist policies and practices.

Position Overview:

The Facilities Technician I supports the day-to-day care, maintenance, and operation of the museum’s facilities, grounds, and exhibits. This role is responsible for completing routine maintenance work independently while supporting more complex repairs and projects led by senior team members.

This position is suited for someone with early-career experience in facilities maintenance who can take ownership of assigned tasks, identify issues proactively, and contribute to a safe, functional, and appealing campus.

This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt position based in Pasadena, California. Full weekend and occasional evening hours are required. Typical hours 9:30am-6pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs across buildings, grounds, and exhibits with limited supervision
• Maintain assigned areas to ensure the campus is safe, clean, and fully operational
• Inspect facilities and equipment; identify issues, and resolve or escalte as appropriate
• Respond to real-time maintenance needs during operating hours
• Open and/or close facilities as assigned, ensuring buildings and systems are secure
• Support the operation, upkeep, and basic troubleshooting of exhibits and guest-facing elements
• Perform general trades work including painting, carpentry, landscaping, and basic electrical repairs
• Assist with maintenance of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, life-safety), tools, and equipment
• Support installations, event setup, AV setup, and minor fabrication projects as needed
• Coordinate with vendors on-site as needed
• Actively contribute to our culture of inclusivity, welcome, collaboration, play, and positivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills

• Working knowledge of basic building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation
• Ability to complete routine maintenance and repairs independently and in a timely manner
• Proficiency with hand and power tools across multiple trades
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong awareness of safety practices and operational risks
• Willingness to learn and expand technical skills over time

Minimum Experience

• 1–3 years of practical experience in facilities, maintenance, construction, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to complete routine maintenance tasks independently

• Must have valid CA driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years
• Must be proficient in oral and written English communication; Spanish language skills are a plus

Physical Requirements

• Performs duties while standing, walking, bending, sitting, or climbing.
• Climbs to heights of at least 10 feet.
• Requires bending, squatting, crouching, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, reaching, working overhead, and climbing.
• Requires lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. and pushing and/or pulling of up to 120 lbs.
• Requires operating hand and power tools, as well as lifts and other motorized equipment.
• Requires some outdoor work, some of which must be performed regardless of weather conditions.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, rain, slippery surfaces, loud noises, machinery with moving parts, dirt, dust, debris, chemicals, fumes, and foul odors.