Museum Technician

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Rec Center access

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a dedicated staff member to perform care and cleaning of Meadow Brook Estate’s historic interiors and collections. Under the curator’s supervision, you will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for visitors and artifacts.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. The position emphasizes confidentiality, diversity, and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgement, and follow instructions.
• Learn to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from all sectors of the community and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Must be discreet about Meadow Brook Estate’s collections and business and maintain confidentiality of Meadow Brook Estate’s information.
• Flexibility to work evenings, Holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean historical interior elements, rooms, and collections.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment for Meadow Brook Hall’s historical resources.
• Assist with routine building maintenance and consultations with Curator for preservation guidelines.
• Support handling collection objects and prepping for special displays and exhibits.
• Balance collections care, education, interpretation, and visitor safety with a team approach.

Skills

Initiative

Judgement

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band L

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. At least 40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgement, and follow instructions.
• Learn to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from all sectors of the community and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Must be discreet about Meadow Brook Estate’s collections and business and maintain confidentiality of Meadow Brook Estate’s information.
• Flexibility to work evenings, Holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• Trained on or familiar with museum protocols for cleaning and moving collection items.
• Experience working within a historic structure or museum setting.
• Familiarity with historic preservation techniques.

  All Qualifications

  Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

  Position Purpose

  Under the supervision of the curator, this position cleans historical interior elements, rooms, and collections at Meadow Brook Estate, ensuring a safe, clean environment for Meadow Brook Hall’s historical resources.

  This position will carry out routine building and collections care duties according to schedules and seasonal needs. The person will identify the need for any non-routine building maintenance or repairs and consult with the Curator to determine appropriate procedures with regard to historic preservation guidelines and standards.

  This position will support the Curator with handling collection objects, prepping for special displays and exhibits.

  The person’s schedule will balance the needs of collections care, education, interpretation, and visitor safety and experience. The holder of this position will have a team approach and work well with staff, volunteers, and the public.

  Job Open Date

  Job Open Date 08/28/2026

  Job Close Date

  Position Specific Questions

  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?
    • Yes
    • No
    • No Response

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

  Optional Documents

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