Museum Facilities Technician – Events & A/V Support

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a dedicated facilities team member to support daily operations and events. The role involves handling repairs, setup for meetings and rentals, and ensuring safety and security protocols are followed.

A/V setup skills and teamwork are valued in this on-site position. You will participate in housekeeping duties, assist with art object handling, and work weekend/evening hours as needed to accommodate events and museum

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices involved in housekeeping and building maintenance, preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical systems, preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment for public spaces, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with repairs and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Sets up and arranges tables, chairs, and decorations for meetings, internal events and rental events.
• Assists with painting, lighting and light carpentry.
• Implements museum emergency and security procedures and policies.
• Assists with the safe transfer of furniture, fixtures, equipment and art objects.
• Sets up and troubleshoots A/V equipment including projector, screen, microphone and lighting.
• Identifies and reports unusual conditions affecting security and safety.
• Oversees vendors while onsite.
• Performs daily housekeeping duties across public and staff spaces.
• Collects trash and transports it to dumpsters.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety knowledge

Electrical/mechanical basics

Cleaning methods

Tools

A/V equipment

Projector

Microphone

Lighting

Job description

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a dedicated facilities team member to support daily operations and events. The role involves handling repairs, setup for meetings and rentals, and ensuring safety and security protocols are followed.

A/V setup skills and teamwork are valued in this on-site position. You will participate in housekeeping duties, assist with art object handling, and work weekend/evening hours as needed to accommodate events and museum