Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Description and related information is provided below. This role is a Facilities Maintenance Technician with responsibilities spanning maintenance, operations, safety, and security to keep the Science Center and Steamship William G. Mather guest-ready.

This is a full-time position (40 hours / 5 days per week). The Science Center is open daily for staff, Monday through Sunday. Typical work hours for Facilities & Security staff members fall between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. This role may work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and overnights based on operational needs. Efforts are made to maintain a consistent schedule and advanced notice of any changes.

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Security

Direct Reports: None

Be a part of the team that keeps the iconic Science Center building and Steamship William G. Mather in guest-ready condition. The Facilities Maintenance Technician ensures that Great Lakes Science Center, including the Steamship William G. Mather, is safe, functional, and well-maintained for all guests, staff, and partners. This role performs general maintenance, basic repairs, provides operational and event support, and supports the overall safety and security of the facility.

• Execute a wide range of general building maintenance tasks, including light carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and basic plumbing.
• Perform basic electrical repairs, such as replacing switches and receptacles, while adhering strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.
• Conduct routine mechanical maintenance on facility systems, including changing HVAC filters and cleaning pump strainers.
• Follow and document preventive maintenance schedules for various facility systems.

• Complete setup and breakdown of furniture and equipment for special events and internal meetings, including tables, chairs, tents, and other fixtures, both indoors and outdoors.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the Science Center and Steamship William G. Mather facilities.
• Assist with shipping and receiving operations, including the distribution and storage of delivered goods.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of key operational areas, including the receiving dock, mechanical spaces, and emergency stairwells.

• Respond to first aid calls, emergency situations, and building evacuations as required.
• Operate and monitor life safety systems, including the building's fire panel.
• Complete detailed and accurate security and incident reports as necessary.
• Maintain accountability for assigned security keys, a two-way radio, and the department duty phone.
• Ensure all duties are performed in a manner that prioritizes the safety of guests, colleagues, and property.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This position requires occasionally working outdoors for prolonged periods in varied weather conditions, climbing narrow stairwells and ladders, and lifting heavy objects. It requires extended periods of standing, stooping, and reaching to maintain and inspect equipment. The role works in environments with excessive noise requiring ear protection and occasional respiratory protection. The candidate must be able to work closely and effectively with guests, vendors, contractors, and Science Center staff, all while being friendly and outgoing.

Professional attitude and appearance are required. The role will comply with all Great Lakes Science Center policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for colleagues and guests. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, write, and type; may stand on post, respond to emergency calls, and use hands to handle and reach. The job may be inside or outside year-round, and due to the historic nature of the Steamship, air conditioning is not available, which may lead to warm conditions during spring/summer.

The position requires the ability to lift items up to 50 pounds and to push or pull a minimum of 200 pounds.

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