Maintenance and Construction Staff (Full-Time, Onsite)

Description

At MASS MoCA, the Maintenance and Construction Staff are responsible for the maintenance and repair of all institutional buildings and grounds, including but not limited to construction, repair, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds maintenance, fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, flooring, drywall, cement and masonry work, painting, welding, roofing, landscaping and other related trades. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with regular hours of Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM. Additional hours may be required for special museum events, festivals, emergency maintenance, or seasonal needs (snow removal, etc.). Flexibility to work occasional weekends and holidays is essential.

MASS MoCA is looking for candidates with a range of maintenance experience, with particular experience in painting and taping.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing various carpentry assignments, including but not limited to;
• Painting and taping
• Wall construction framing, drywall, finishing
• Assisting in preparation for special museum functions by setting up facilities
• All aspects of lawn and grounds care, including occasional trash removal for festivals and large events
• All aspects of snow and ice removal including shoveling, sanding, and operating snow blowers and snow plows

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience performing maintenance work; including taping and painting.
• Maintenance and construction staff must have experience with equipment and materials used to perform maintenance work, including skills in using power tools.
• Applicants must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, and would ideally be able to read and interpret documents such as plans, blueprints, specifications, and drawings.
• Applicants must be able to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, staff members, and others at the museum.
• Must be OSHA 10-hour trained, have equivalent demonstrable safety knowledge, or be able to achieve certification.
• May need to work varied shifts or irregular hours as needed.
• Ability to work on weekends/holidays is a must.
• May be required to operate motor vehicles based on the assignment.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the role and the work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Maintenance and Construction Staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

Work Conditions:

• Maintenance and Construction Staff must be able to work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• This position may require extended hours, including occasional nights and weekends. The schedule will be determined by the manager. 

Physical Requirements:

• This position is based on site at MASS MoCA’s North Adams campus; regular in-person attendance is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds or greater; are required to climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, climbing, and kneeling
• Use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols as required

As defined by the National Labor Relations Act, this position is part of the bargaining unit for UAW Local 2110.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Non-Exempt. $20.00 an hour 
• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Medical deductible reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Roth 401(k) option
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Sick Time 
• Emergency Assistance Fund (LemonAid)
• Retirement planning support
• Professional development reimbursement
• Educational leave
• Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Discounts at Gift Shop and R&D Store
• Staff appreciation social events year-round

About MASS MoCA:

MASS MoCA is a vibrant non-collecting art museum with approximately 300,000 square feet of exhibition space dedicated to visual art and projects by contemporary artists. Formerly a 19th century factory, these exhibition spaces are unconventional, vast, soaring galleries spanning multiple buildings. Half of that space is dedicated to rotating 10–16 month exhibitions of which we present 4 to 6 large-scale exhibitions per year, along with smaller projects and commissions.