General Maintenance Technician

Huntington Public Library; San Marino (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Store and restaurant discounts

Free museum admissions

Free passes for family and friends to/

Job summary

The Huntington is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of upkeep tasks, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, light electrical work and event setup. This is a limited-term, full-time role covering six months, requiring a welcoming approach to diverse visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include repairs, hanging paintings, installing hardware, and maintaining the campus in indoor and outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to read shop drawings and blueprints.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of paints and surface preparation.
• Know proper uses of rollers, brushes and spray equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work around art objects.
• Willing to work across several trades and assist facilities staff.
• Two years of experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing or hardware.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance tasks including roofing, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywalling and furniture assembly.
• Repairs and constructs items requiring carpentry skill.
• Moves objects and hangs paintings under staff direction.
• Installs and repairs hardware and equipment.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces and prepares surfaces for painting.
• Performs stucco and plaster repair.
• Uses drop cloths and masking to protect furnishings.
• Changes light bulbs and fixtures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Hardware

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Job description

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, andassistingwith special event setup and teardown.

S/he/theywilldemonstratea background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic,geographicand 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 objectsand hangs paintings 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.

• Changeslight bulbs and fixtures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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 havevalid driver’s license;

• Must be knowledgeable of various paints and surface preparations;

• Must also know the proper uses of rollers, paintbrushesand spray equipment;

• Must be able to lift heavy objects, such as furniture,motorsand lumber;

• Must be able to work neatly and cautiously around art objects;

• Must be willing to work at a variety of trades andassistFacilities staff asrequired;

• Must be able to work flexible hours, followordersand work cooperatively with others.

• Experience: Must have a minimum of twoyear’s experiencein some orall ofthese 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

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• 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