EXHIBIT TECHNICIAN

Children's Museum Of Houston•Houston, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Children s Museum Houston is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston. For more than four decades, Children's Museum Houston has supported student achievement, empowered parents, and ignited a life-long love of learning. We are consistently rated as one of the top children's museums in the nation. Our programming serves more than 900,000 participants annually at the Museum, at the Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center, and at the 270+ outreach locations across Greater Houston. We welcome families with offerings that include 13 exhibits, a performing arts series, a full slate of cultural programming, science activities led by degreed educators, and weekly Free Family Nights. Job Summary The Exhibit Technician is a core member of the team dedicated to ensuring every visitor to the Children s Museum Houston (CMH) and the Fort Bend Children s Discovery Center (FBCDC) has an exceptional experience. Part engineer and part artist, this role is responsible for fabricating, assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing exhibit components, ensuring all elements are safe, functional, and engaging. Working collaboratively with other exhibit staff, the Exhibit Technician helps create and sustain one-of-a-kind, hands-on experiences that reflect the museum s creativity and innovation. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, creative problem solver , passionate about delivering a whimsical, safe, and memorable experience for families while contributing to a productive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Highly organized individual with technical knowledge of fabrication - woodworking and metalwork . Electronics and digital fabrication experiences a plus.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficiency with SketchUp Pro
Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
High School Diploma
4+ years of experience in exhibit fabrication and maintenance, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience with electromechanical setups (create from scratch and maintenance).
2+ years of experience safely operating scissor lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, and box trucks with a lift-gate
Able to stand, bend, crouch, and work on your feet for extended periods
Comfortable working with hands and following visual direction
Able to lift and carry 50lbs unassisted for a distance of 20 ft.
Valid driver's license
Reliable method of transportation to and from work
Professional attire appropriate for a workshop setting and also in the exhibit spaces around visitors from the public. Museum logo shirts will be provided.
Adherence to all PPE and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Performs morning maintenance, checking against the Maintenance Lists; at both locations as needed.
Troubleshoots complex and chronic issues, communicating next steps and status as needed.
Participates in exhibit / seasonal decor change-outs, following the direction of exhibits leadership staff.
Communicates needed replacement parts / materials to exhibits leadership staff.
Travels locally to gather hardware, supplies, and tools as needed.
Comfortable working with shop drawings, wiring diagrams , and loose concept drawings with the oversight of the Shop Supervisor or and other exhibits leadership staff.
Confident handling and safely operating standard woodworking/metal fabrication tools and equipment.
Self-reliant, working on projects in a shared work shop space.
Efficient and organized approach to work zones and project management.
Daily review of the project board and project status to keep an eye on production timelines and deadlines, including proactively communicating with the Shop Supervisor when projects are behind schedule.
Participates in team planning and logistical meetings.
Does a final review of any project with the Shop Supervisor and Sr. Director of Exhibit Design and Production before it goes out for installation.
Other duties as assigned.