Exhibit Technician

7 days ago

Chicago, United States Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Full time

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you

The Job: The Exhibit Technician is responsible for performing electrical, mechanical, electronic and aesthetic preventative and corrective maintenance on all assigned exhibits.

This is a 10-hour, 4 day/week, union-represented position (IBEW, AFL-CIO, Local #134) with regular hours and occasional overtime. This position must be available to work at least one weekend day.

Responsibilities:

  • Insure proper working order/functionality of all assigned exhibits at least twice a day.
  • Inspect assigned exhibit areas daily for proper function and to identify items that are dirty or worn.
  • Accurately report assigned exhibits status in the CMMS for daily down log reporting.
  • Utilize the CMMS to generate new work orders and complete those that are assigned.
  • Coordinate any repair activity with supervisor and other technician(s) who service the same assigned exhibits.
  • Check functionality of equipment to evaluate system performance.
  • Perform diagnostic testing as required for system failures and preventative maintenance.
  • Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on exhibits.
  • Perform light carpentry and cosmetic repair to assigned exhibits.
  • Maintain cleanliness of all mechanical, electronic, electrical equipment and back of house spaces.
  • Installs and dismantles temporary and permanent exhibits.
  • Learns startup and shutdown procedures for all museum exhibits and substitutes for other technicians as needed.
  • Write technical reports, draw schematics, etc. when required.
  • Participate in Museum-sponsored training programs.
  • Be stewards for overall world-class quality of the guest experience.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Two years of related experience. Certificate from college or technical school is a plus.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing some combination of computer, electrical, mechanical, A/V, or lighting systems and/or familiarity with light carpentry.
  • Experience in live entertainment production is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft OS and Office Suite.
  • Ability to work on high ladders, scaffolds, and mobile elevated work platforms.
  • Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
  • Language:
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
    • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization
  • Mathematical:
    • ​​​​​​​Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as basic math, percentages, and area.
  • ​​​​​​​Reasoning:
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Physical:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. 
    • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 
    • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell. 
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • ​​​​​​​Work Environment:
    • The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
    • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. 
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.​​​​​​​

Our DEAI Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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