Museum Facilities Technician – Nights & Weekends

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA); New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on the building and grounds, including carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, masonry, tile, plaster, painting, sheetrock, and routine inspections. The role also supports setup and takedown for special events, daily mail runs, and package deliveries.

Qualified candidates have 2–4 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Louisiana driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of maintenance experience.
• Some computer skills.
• Valid Louisiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry including repairs to walls, doors, frames, furniture and shelving.
• Electrical repairs to outlets, switches, covers; report unsafe conditions.
• Plumbing repairs of leaks, faucets, and clogged lines.
• Masonry repair of tiles, sidewalks, and caulking.
• Tile repairs for marble/ceramic surfaces throughout NOMA.
• Plaster maintenance of plaster structures.
• Painting preparation and application on various surfaces.
• Collecting and delivering mail to Post Office and within NOMA.
• Work in crowds and high-pressure situations with safety in mind.
• Adjust work to accommodate changes; coordinate with Facilities Manager.
• General maintenance duties and adherence to museum standards.
• Uphold NOMA confidentiality policies; support events setup and takedown.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on the building and grounds, including carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, masonry, tile, plaster, painting, sheetrock, and routine inspections. The role also supports setup and takedown for special events, daily mail runs, and package deliveries.

Qualified candidates have 2–4 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Louisiana driver’s license.