Exhibits Technician

Part Time Exhibits Technician

Position reports to the Exhibits Manager and performs repairs, cleaning, installation, de‑installation, and general maintenance of science center exhibits, fixtures, and related structures. Works collaboratively with all divisions and interacts with the public in a manner consistent with science center guidelines.

• Use proper tools, equipment, materials, techniques and methods to perform installations, de‑installations, repairs, cleaning and general facility and exhibit maintenance.
• Complete opening and closing procedures and maintain the facility throughout the day.
• Maintain a positive attitude and impeccable work ethic.
• Inform the Facilities and Exhibits Manager of all significant developments and potential issues related to exhibits on public display.
• Monitor exhibit and facility areas to ensure visitor and building occupant safety; respond to routine requests from the general public while working in public areas of the science center.
• Perform walk‑through/visual inspections of exhibits to identify needed repairs and general maintenance.
• Plan and perform all repairs and general maintenance as required.
• Perform physical cleanup related to construction and deconstruction duties.
• Collaborate with science center facilities and housekeeping personnel to ensure proper coordination and servicing of facility as required; demonstrate responsiveness to requests for assistance from other team members.
• Use established safety techniques; continuously assess safety conditions to ensure individual and workplace safety for visitors, team and self.
• Assist in building operations as needed by facilities staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Proficient with small hand tools, power tools, table saw, router, voltmeter, basic plumbing and electrical skills.
• Capable of working on multiple projects and balancing workload as necessary.
• Must be available to work extended hours, including evenings, nights and/or weekends as necessary and work within tight deadlines.
• Physical demands: continuous physical and mental exertion; extended periods of high mobility throughout the facility as well as periods of working in limited and/or confined areas performing highly detailed physical and manual tasks.
• Respond to competing demands and rapid change in the work environment by demonstrating resourcefulness and timely resolution of issues or work outputs.
• Follow directions and demonstrate applied learning in all situations.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage workload with minimum direction.
• Communicate concisely and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in all interactions with other individuals.
• Repetitively bend, stoop, reach, climb, stretch and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential job duty for this position.

Imagination Station’s mission is to serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming.

Imagination Station, Pure Science, Pure Fun

All applicants must apply online at imaginationstationtoledo.org and submit a detailed resume outlining job history and experience.