Facilities Technician & Events — Evenings & Weekends

James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is seeking a dedicated facilities team member to join our museum operations. The role is full-time, averaging 30 hours per week, with weekend and evening availability required for event rentals.

You will help maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, set up spaces for meetings and events, handle housekeeping duties, assist with A/V setups, and support site security and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety practices in housekeeping and maintenance (preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems basics (preferred).
• Familiarity with cleaning methods and materials used in public spaces (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Set up tables, chairs, and decorations for meetings and events.
• Assist with painting, lighting, and light carpentry.
• Implement museum emergency and security procedures.
• Oversee safe transfer of furniture, fixtures, equipment and art objects.
• Set up and troubleshoot A/V equipment (projector, screen, mic, lighting).
• Identify and report unusual conditions affecting security, safety, operations.
• Oversee vendors while on site.
• Perform housekeeping duties across public and back-of-house spaces.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety knowledge

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Cleaning methods

Job description

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is seeking a dedicated facilities team member to join our museum operations. The role is full-time, averaging 30 hours per week, with weekend and evening availability required for event rentals.

You will help maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, set up spaces for meetings and events, handle housekeeping duties, assist with A/V setups, and support site security and vendor coordination.