Facilities Maintenance Technician

Company Description

At Great Lakes Science Center, we make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive for guests of all ages. We believe in the value of using real scientific challenges through opportunities to invent, design, tinker and create to encourage curiosity and experimentation. The Science Center remains committed to developing informal science education programs that inspire young minds, improve STEM literacy and cultivate the creative, critical thinkers who will shape the future of Northeast Ohio.

Over the last decade, Great Lakes Science Center has repeatedly launched innovative strategic initiatives that received national recognition. In 2013, the organization launched Cleveland Creates, an initiative in collaboration with corporate leaders to change the community’s narrative around advanced manufacturing for diverse middle-school youth and families. This work was recognized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, who chose the Science Center as the unveiling site for the National Week of Making with Mythbuster’s host Adam Savage in 2016. The Science Center also has been honored to play an important role for national events in Cleveland, including the 2016 Republican National Convention and the 2021 National Football League Draft. As an anchor institution of downtown’s North Coast Harbor, the organization is now looking ahead to the exciting future of lakefront development.

The Science Center was recognized for its initiative, Cleveland Connections, that integrates emerging technologies such as blockchain and industrial internet of things, to educate and empower youth in developing personal and community solutions. The team at the Science Center leveraged their commitment to being a learning organization and used the best scientific research to develop safe operating models, allowing them to continue to serve families and schools during the public health and economic crises that have magnified persistent racial inequities in our community. The Science Center was honored for this work and named a 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service finalist, recognizing their pioneering approaches and deep community partnerships during this difficult time. In 2022, GLSC was voted a top three science museum in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards.

Great Lakes Science Center embraces and encourages the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person unique. We consider diversity and inclusion essential for institutional excellence and fulfillment of our vision - a community where all people value STEM to inform decision making and enrich lives. We believe our strength lies in the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, ingenuity, self-expression, and unique capabilities. Our employees, volunteers, guests, and partners bring and invest these strengths in their daily experiences at Great Lakes Science Center. We champion an unending commitment to diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our board, staff, and key stakeholders embrace these principles.

Job Description

Summary:

Great Lakes Science Center’s Facilities Maintenance Technician helps keep the Science Center, including the Steamship William G. Mather, look and operate at its best for our guests and visitors, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, and property. The position is responsible for general maintenance, basic repairs, and safety and security. This position will also complete tasks, assignments, and projects per the direction of the Facilities and Security Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and related tasks as assigned, but not limited to hanging doors, replacing doorknobs, drywall repair, painting, general repairs, basic plumbing maintenance and repairs, etc.
• Perform and report on a preventive maintenance schedule for various facility systems, working with the Facilities and Security Manager
• Perform basic electrical maintenance including, but not limited: to replacing electrical receptacles and switches; knowledgeable with LOTO
• Perform mechanical maintenance including replacing HVAC filters, pump strainers, etc.
• Set up and strike special events and internal department setups
  • Will include setting up chairs and tables throughout the building, including outside
  • May include setup of dance floor, tents, bike racks, benches, etc., including outside
  • May be required to move furniture within the building to accommodate setups
• Open and close the Science Center building and Steamship Mather as needed
• Responsible for life safety equipment and will be trained as a competent person to operate all life safety devices including the fire panel
• Carry and be r