Museum Exhibits Technician

Cook Museum of Natural Science; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur, AL is seeking a Museum Exhibits Technician responsible for ongoing exhibits and facility maintenance, and assisting with fabrication and installation of new exhibits and components and facility parts.

The role requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, ladder work, and both museum and off-site facility duties. Flexibility for early mornings/evenings/weekends and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform routine maintenance on exhibition spaces and display cases.
• Familiar with hand and power tools, carpentry equipment, and lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of painting touch-ups, adhesives, carpentry, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on exhibition spaces and display cases.
• Assist with fabrication and installation of new exhibits and facility components.
• Work safely with hand and power tools and lifting equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent worker

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Attention to safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Carpentry equipment

Wood-working techniques

Adhesives

Painting touch ups

Mechanical assembly

Safety practices

Job description

The Museum Exhibits Technician will be responsible for ongoing exhibits and facility maintenance. They will assist the Museum team with the fabrication and installation of new exhibits and facility components as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on exhibition spaces and display cases.
• Use hand and power tools, carpentry equipment, and lifting equipment safely and effectively.
• Knowledgeable in the use of painting touch ups and adhesives, basic carpentry and wood-working techniques, hand tools, power tools, mechanical assembly, and associated safety practices.

Requirements

Some projects will require early morning/evening and weekend work while the Museum is closed, so schedule flexibility is a must. The best candidate for this position will have strong organizational and time management skills and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The Exhibits Technician must have the physical ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs) with or without assistance, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces. This position will work at both the Museum and our off-site facility, so you must be over 21 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license to drive our company vehicles.

If you think that this position is something that you would be interested in, we would love to have a conversation with you! Please fill out the application with as much applicable job history as possible and we will be in touch!

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