General Maintenance Technician

Huntington Public Library • San Marino, CA

1d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Working under regular supervision, the General Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, light plumbing, light electrical work, waterproofing, and assisting with special event setup and teardown. The candidate will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach. This is a limited-term, full time position to cover a leave of absence for six months.

Requirements

• Must have the ability and aptitude to work with tools and materials of the carpentry trade, read and work from shop drawings and blueprints.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be knowledgeable of various paints and surface preparations.
• Must also know the proper uses of rollers, paint brushes and spray equipment.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, such as furniture, motors and lumber.
• Must be able to work neatly and cautiously around art objects.
• Must be willing to work at a variety of trades and assist Facilities staff as required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, follow orders and work cooperatively with others.
• Must have a minimum of two year’s experience in some or all of these trades: Carpentry, painting, plumbing, hardware.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance assignments, including roofing, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywalling, patching, assembling office furniture, hanging pictures, and banners.
• Repairs and constructs items requiring the skill of a carpenter.
• Moves objects and hangs paintings under the direction of collections’ staff.
• Installs and repairs hardware and equipment.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces; prepares surfaces to be painted.
• Performs stucco and plaster repair.
• Uses drop clothes and masking to protect furniture.
• Changes light bulbs and fixtures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed