Craftsperson II - Exhibit Maintenance

Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.

Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance.
• Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.

We're dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond!

The Craftsperson II – Exhibit Maintenance position works under the direction of the Maintenance Manager to perform maintenance to the facility and exhibits. The position is responsible for a variety of repairs and installations to the building not limited to one craft.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• May be assigned project leader of small crew for short-term ( six months or less)
• Assist supervisor or team leader with training new staff
• Ensures all equipment and work areas are safe, clean, neat, and orderly at all times with emphasis on safety and accident prevention
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leaders, other departments, and contractors in a professional manner in all phases necessary to locate, correct, repair, and complete each job or project.
• Ability to safely build or suspend scaffolding (ladders, stringers, stages, hooks, ropes, etc.) and operate one-person lift
• Perform exterior banner installation and removal
• Moves material, supplies, office furniture, exhibit cases and equipment
• Maintain accountability and inventory of assigned tools and equipment on a daily basis; keep cart inventory and supplies in a clean, organized fashion on a daily basis
• Clean up and dispose of any waste in the work area
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the immediate team leader, supervisor, or manager

Qualifications:

• Vocational / technical high school diploma or equivalent required
• Three or more years of related specialty experience is essential
• Working knowledge and ability to use all basic manual shop equipment such as hand tools, drill press, band saws, etc., to achieve desired results.
• Ability to repair door hinges, locks, furniture, and other equipment.
• Assists in the fabrication, assembly, installation, dismantling, and moving