Senior Technician

Museum of Science•Boston, MA

21d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online. The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us. This opportunity involves a spot on a team that makes in-gallery experiences available to all that come through the door. In the Senior Technician role, you would be responsible for assuring that the exhibit halls are safe and functional for our visitors’ enjoyment especially where your expertise overlap with the functionality of the exhibit. You will be seen and imbedded in the team as a subject matter specialist, more importantly you will be using your knowledge as an electronics specialist to focus on repairs and improvements in the exhibits. We are looking for a self-starting individual that is ready to lead by example. As well as motivating and educating staff as a major function of the position.

Requirements

Experience in operating mobile elevated work platforms such as personnel and scissor lifts.
In-depth mechanical and electronics troubleshooting knowledge, with the ability to train and develop staff in these skills
Ability to correctly identify and enforce life safety systems, personal protective equipment and lock out tag out.
Ability to effectively read and understand drawings and schematics and comment on revisions.
Experience in handling Museum artifacts and collections items.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and provide corrective feedback on the functionality and aesthetic of Exhibits and Exhibits halls.
Ability to organize and maintain complex schedules and shift priorities in compact time frames.
Familiarity with electronic testing equipment like but not limited to meters and Oscilloscopes.
This position includes some local travel with the potential opportunity of increased travel for the right candidate. Mostly will be to off-site storage but could be used as an installer/de-installer for one of our traveling temporary exhibits.

Responsibilities

Provides a clean, safe environment for all visitors and staff by maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting permanent and temporary exhibits, stages, and galleries throughout the museum.
Coordinates and schedules with the Manager and Supervisors the Installation, deinstallation, setup, relocation and configuration of temporary and permanent exhibitions, assist with stage and rigging systems and other exhibit projects across the museum.
Assists staff with identifying and ordering parts, shop stock, and supplies.
Maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers, and explores new materials, products, and material sources.
Responds to incidents and emergencies that may be a threat to staff, guests, and property. Emergencies include, but are not limited to fires, natural disasters, floods, power and equipment failures, in accordance with the museum's Emergency and Preparedness Plan.
Do electronic repairs on permanent and temporary exhibits.
Researches, advises, and makes purchases of electronic equipment, and advises on changes for existing exhibits and their components
Evaluates new exhibits for safety and functionality and ease of maintenance.
Collaborate with the Exhibit Development team to recommend necessary revisions and modifications.
Meets regularly with the Manager of Exhibit Operations and Supervisors to look at improvement and or retrofits needed to keep the exhibits in their best functional and aesthetic state.
Perform other work-related duties as required by Manager.