Museum Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Should be knowledgeable in all aspects of restoration, each area requires interior and exterior expertise in the manner of preparation of metal condition, usage of various chemical agents, and paint variations.
• Should be fully aware of Federal, State, and Maritime guidelines in the proper application of preservations and paints.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for corrosion abatement-repair and restoration of aircraft. This includes sanding, sandblasting, priming, and painting.
• Ensure application of markings on aircraft and engines.
• Ensure aircraft are moved and spotted to an assigned location on Hanger Bay and/or Flight Deck maintaining continuity of displays.
• Moves/relocate displays, aircraft, engines, etc. for special events and returns them afterward.
• Corrosion abatement, repair, and restoration.
• Priming and painting of designated equipment such as the JLG, life raft pods, sign panels, transformers, etc. Also assorted pieces of display equipment.
• Assist with maintaining records of all aircraft such as completion of work, materials, moves expended, etc.
• Works as a team member with other departments and volunteers to ensure assigned projects are completed timely.
• Operates and maintains #3 A/C elevator as directed by Chief Restoration and Director of Operations.
• Assist in the construction of new displays and tour routes in addition to assisting other departments as directed.
• Safety Standards, store chemicals, ladders all equipment/supplies that are safety prevention that may be hazardous
• Time management relevant to assigned projects
• Procurement of materials
• Collateral assignments
• Operate Heavy Equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and JLG
• Must be capable of understanding and implementing Lexington’s Safety Program.
• Must be capable of understanding and implementing Lexington’s Heavy Weather Plan.
• Perform any other job duties as delegated by the Director of Operations.