Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

New Orleans Museum Of Art•New Orleans, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is seeking applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician will perform overall maintenance to all areas of the Museum and is an integral member of the Facilities Team. This role involves performing a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds of NOMA and the Sculpture Garden, including carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, masonry, tile, plaster, painting, sheetrock, general equipment repairs, assembling and moving of office furniture, and daily inspections. The position also includes assisting with the setup, monitoring, and takedown of special events or functions, and daily mail runs and package deliveries.

Requirements

High school graduates or G.E.D. equivalent
Two to Four years’ experience in maintenance.
Some Computer Skills
Current Louisiana Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Good listening and communication skills
Good follow through on daily assignments and projects
Good problem-solving skills
Good decision-making abilities
Good organizational and time management skills
Willing to work with staff

Responsibilities

Performs basic rough and finish carpentry repairs to areas such as walls, doors, frames, office furniture, and shelving.
Performs basic repairs to outlets, switches, plate covers; and reporting unsafe electrical conditions to the building engineer and Facilities Manager.
Performs basic plumbing repairs of leaking pipes, faucets, and clogged lines and drains.
Repair and replacement of loose or broken slate tiles, minor breaks of sidewalk and ramps, and caulking of masonry features of NOMA.
Repair and replacement of marble and ceramic tiles throughout NOMA.
Minor repair and maintenance of plaster structures throughout NOMA.
Applies and prepares various surfaces for painting, to include oil, latex, and stain.
Responsible for collecting and bringing NOMA mail to various post offices and retrieving NOMA mail from Post Office.
Must be able to work in crowds of noisy people in a pressure situation, particularly when handling multiple tasks and continue to have a strong commitment to safety.
Must be able to adjust work to accommodate expected and unexpected changes.
Coordination with the Facilities Manager on tasks and projects for NOMA.
Responsible for general maintenance duties as assigned.
Responsible for maintaining all standards of service as it relates to museum standards.
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of NOMA’s policies and procedures and confidentiality guidelines.
Willingness to work nights and weekends for special events or programs.