Facilities Technician: Hands-On Museum Maintenance

San Diego Air & Space Museum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Balboa Park discounts

Job summary

The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park seeks a full-time Facilities Technician to join our outstanding team. You will perform maintenance and custodial services across the historic Ford Building and support multiple departments, keeping an iconic venue safe and inviting for visitors.

You will bring intermediate skills in electrical and controls, operate basic shop tools, and participate in safety training.

Qualifications

• Intermediate skills in Electrical or Controls with ability to troubleshoot and fix technical equipment.
• Experience with hand and power tools; knowledge of tool safety.
• Ability to operate powered lift trucks; valid operator license a plus.
• Able to climb ladders to 12 ft and work on elevated platforms.
• Dependable with excellent attendance and references.
• Effective communication and ability to follow written and spoken instructions.
• Team player; adaptable to shift work.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow museum-specific practices near the Historical Collection and visitors.
• Perform preventative maintenance on motion rides, air compressors, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
• Troubleshoot and fix technical equipment issues.
• Replace light bulbs and assemble furniture.
• Perform code-compliant maintenance, repair, and updates to building equipment/systems (electrical, HVAC).
• Open and/or close the Museum daily; follow security protocols.
• Operate Museum vehicles and assist with their maintenance.
• Maintain and clean displays and equipment.
• Perform routine custodial duties (floors, carpets, windows, restrooms).
• Other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Director.

Skills

Electrical

Controls

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Tool safety

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment safety

Job description

The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park seeks a full-time Facilities Technician to join our outstanding team. You will perform maintenance and custodial services across the historic Ford Building and support multiple departments, keeping an iconic venue safe and inviting for visitors.

You will bring intermediate skills in electrical and controls, operate basic shop tools, and participate in safety training.