Senior Exhibits Technician

The role

You will ensure exhibit halls are safe and functional by performing electronic repairs and improvements. You will lead and educate staff while managing the installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of permanent and temporary exhibits.

What you will do

• Maintain, clean and disinfect permanent and temporary exhibits, stages, and galleries.
• Coordinate installation, deinstallation, setup, relocation and configuration of exhibitions.
• Assist with stage and rigging systems and other exhibit projects.
• Identify and order parts, shop stock, and supplies.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in accordance with the museum's Emergency and Preparedness Plan.
• Do electronic repairs on permanent and temporary exhibits.
• Research, advise, and make purchases of electronic equipment.
• Evaluate new exhibits for safety, functionality and ease of maintenance.
• Collaborate with the Exhibit Development team to recommend revisions and modifications.

Required qualifications

• Experience in operating mobile elevated work platforms such as personnel and scissor lifts.
• In-depth mechanical and electronics troubleshooting knowledge.
• Ability to train and develop staff in mechanical and electronics troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Ability to organize and maintain complex schedules and shift priorities in compact time frames.
• Familiarity with electronic testing equipment like meters and Oscilloscopes.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move exhibit components, tools, and equipment weighing approximately 40–50 pounds.

About the company

The Museum of Science is one of the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institutions. It aims to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good.