General Maintenance Technician

The Jewish Education Project; San Marino (CA); Hybrid; USD 39.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Store discounts

Museum admissions

Guest passes

Zusammenfassung

The Huntington is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work and event setup. This limited-term, full-time role covers a six-month leave and requires experience with tools, blueprints, and working around art objects.

Responsibilities include roofing, drywall, furniture assembly, lighting, and general repairs across indoor and outdoor settings. Valid driver’s license and ability to lift heavy objects are required; flexibility to work varied

Qualifikationen

• Must have the ability and aptitude to work with carpentry tools and materials.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of paints and surface preparations and proper use of rollers, brushes, and spray equipment.
• Able to lift heavy objects and work neatly around art objects.
• Willing to work across multiple trades and assist Facilities staff as required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing, or hardware.

Aufgaben

• Performs general maintenance tasks: roofing, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywalling, and assembling furniture.
• Repairs and constructs items requiring carpentry skills.
• Moves objects and hangs pictures under direction of staff.
• Installs and repairs hardware and equipment.
• Paints interior/exterior surfaces and prepares surfaces for painting.
• Performs stucco and plaster repairs.
• Changes light bulbs/fixtures.
• Works across indoor/outdoor environments.

Kenntnisse

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Hardware

Blueprints

Heavy Lifting

Tools

Tools & Equipment

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. The Huntington Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections‑based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world‑class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences. The Culture Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity. Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture. Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community. Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community. Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection. Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

Job Description

About the Role

Working under regular supervision, the General Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, light plumbing, light electrical work, waterproofing, and assisting with special event setup and teardown. S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach. This is a limited‑term, full time position to cover a leave of absence for six months.

Essential Duties

• Performs general maintenance assignments, including roofing, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywalling, patching, assembling office furniture, hanging pictures, and banners.
• Repairs and constructs items requiring the skill of a carpenter.
• Moves objects and hangs pictures under the direction of collections’ staff.
• Installs and repairs hardware and equipment.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces; prepares surfaces to be painted.
• Performs stucco and plaster repair.
• Uses drop clothes and masking to protect furniture.
• Changes light bulbs and fixtures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements and Experience

• Must have the ability and aptitude to work with tools and materials of the carpentry trade, read and work from shop drawings and blueprints.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be knowledgeable of various paints and surface preparations.
• Must also know the proper uses of rollers, paint brushes and spray equipment.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, such as furniture, motors and lumber.
• Must be able to work neatly and cautiously around art objects.
• Must be willing to work at a variety of trades and assist Facilities staff as required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, follow orders and work cooperatively with others.
• Must have a minimum of two year’s experience in some or all of these trades: Carpentry, painting, plumbing, hardware.

Working Conditions

The Huntington campus is extensive and diverse; this role requires working across indoor and outdoor environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $28.00-$30.00/hr.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

The Huntington is a cultural and educational institution of global significance. Building on Henry E. Huntington’s renowned collections, the Huntington today supports research and promotes education in the arts, humanities, and botanical sciences through the growth and preservation of its collections, through the development of a community of scholars, school programs and partnerships, and through display and interpretation of its extraordinary resources to the public.