Special Events & Maintenance Specialist

the-tech; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tech Interactive in San Jose, CA is seeking a Special Events & Maintenance Specialist to manage events operations and maintain exhibits and facilities. This on-site role requires hands-on technical skills, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

The role supports both event activities and facilities upkeep across the museum spaces. Join a collaborative team committed to engaging families and students through interactive experiences that spark curiosity and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• 1 year of facilities maintenance experience in plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and minor construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with building materials, tools, and safety practices.
• Experience with scissor lifts and forklifts preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage inventory items for events per specifications.
• Collaborate with the events team to meet client needs in real time.
• Set up and strike equipment, and return to storage.
• Attend weekly events meetings.
• Report maintenance issues through proper channels.
• Perform preventive maintenance and support building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and related systems.
• Assist with installation and improvement of exhibits and infrastructure.
• Coordinate loading dock and forklift operations for equipment and supplies.
• Maintain safe, organized work environments and comply with codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with facilities staff, exhibit developers, designers, and operations to implement technical solutions.

Skills

High school diploma

Facilities maintenance experience

Communication skills

Tools and materials knowledge

Scissor lift operation training

Forklift operation training

Driver's license (CA)

Job description

Who We Are

Since opening in 1998, The Tech Interactive has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay area and is proud to serve families and young people through hands‑on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences.

Here at The Tech our mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone! We are a team of diverse individuals committed to creating learning experiences that empower young folks to innovate with creativity, curiosity, and compassion. We believe that technology is leading and transforming lives all over the world and we want to help develop the next generation of problem‐solvers.

If you join our team, we know you will have a fulfilling and rewarding role focused on giving back to our community, especially those that have been historically marginalized and underserved.

Position Overview

The Special Events & Maintenance Specialist is responsible for special events operations and building facility maintenance support for The Tech Interactive. The primary emphasis is on delivering facility services professionally, competently, on time, and courteously while ensuring the safety and security of guests, fellow staff, contractors, and volunteers. This non‑exempt (hourly) role reports to the Special Events department.

Responsibilities

Special Events:

• Prep and stage inventory items according to event profile specifications and floor plans.
• Collaborate with the Special Events team to meet client needs and requests in real time.
• Set up and strike equipment such as staging, pipe and drape before the museum opening the following day.
• Return equipment to appropriate storage areas.
• Attend weekly Special Events Meeting as applicable.
• Report maintenance issues through proper documented channels
• Complete additional related tasks or duties as assigned by Operational & Special Event Management.

Facilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and maintain building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry, mechanical infrastructure, and usage of the related Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, AV, and interactive components into fabricated assemblies and exhibit systems when required.
• Support the installation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of interactive exhibits and equipment, and exhibit infrastructure.
• Perform loading dock and warehouse functions and responsibilities, including forklift operation, loading and unloading of equipment, supplies, deliveries, and event items
• Maintain safe, organized shop and work environments, and ensure proper use and maintenance of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Collaborate with facilities staff, exhibit developers, designers, and operations teams to implement creative technical solutions for facility and exhibit infrastructure and visitor experiences.

• Track facilities supply inventories.
• Complete additional related tasks or duties as assigned by Operational & Special Event Management.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable codes relevant to duties, including, but not limited to, Title 24, Cal/OSHA, NFPA 72, NFPA 70, EPA, ADA, and all local regulating agencies.

Requirements and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience required.
• 1 year of experience in facilities maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and minor construction.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of tools, hardware, and building materials pertaining to maintenance and upkeep.
• Training in the operation of scissor lift and forklift operation desired.
• Valid California driver's license with a favorable driving record.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• This role works primarily on‑site Tuesday‑Saturday and will include evenings but you will be given at a minimum 2 weeks' advance notice.
• Must be available for a flexible schedule, including evenings, as required by projects and maintenance schedules.
• Role will be split between the Special Events and Facilities Department depending on operational needs and will fluctuate seasonally.
• Ability to safely carry out daily duties, including lifting to 75 lbs, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling of furniture and equipment.
• High noise levels that require hearing protection.
• Working around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning fluids, and paints.
• Basic facility maintenance troubleshooting.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech

Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups - women, people with disabilities, people of color, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or nonconforming, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech at [e-mail] or call [phone].