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The Florida Aquarium · 2 months ago

Engineering Technician: Carpentry

Tampa, FL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$28/hr - $32/hr

5+ years exp

The Florida Aquarium is seeking an Engineering Technician specializing in Carpentry to maintain and repair exhibit interactives and other display elements. This role involves collaborating with the Exhibit and Life-Support Engineering team to ensure optimal working conditions for exhibits and equipment.

Museums & Institutions

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on existing building facilities, Life-Support systems, exhibits and associated interactives as directed by management

Meet with the LSE management to coordinate daily work schedules

Conduct routine preventative maintenance of exhibit interactive’s, display devices, and interpretive signage

Conduct daily exhibit walkthroughs to identify and repair problem areas as needed

Use creative problem-solving for exhibit maintenance, life-support and facility related issues

Keep exhibit property, equipment, and tools organized and in good working condition

Design/build low tech interactive exhibits, custom cabinets and display components

Assist exhibit team with exhibit installation

Conduct routine “housekeeping” tasks associated with exhibit maintenance including vacuuming, painting, and general repairs to existing materials

Identify materials needed for projects and complete requisitions for the purchase of supplies and materials

Work with Creative Services team to implement engaging exhibits

Ability to work with metals, plastics, wood, acrylics and various other materials on a daily basis

Must be flexible and capable of jumping from one project to another, depending on priority

Support the development of small-life support systems

Willing to be trained on LSE equipment and be responsible for the upkeep of associated equipment

Recommend ideas for promoting a safe work place

Anticipate problems or issues and responding accordingly

Seek cost savings and participates in capital design when appropriate

Maintain positive attitude in adverse situations

Participate in on call rotation for after-hours emergencies

Must follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety requirements

Required to pass certifications for forklift, boom lift, telehandler, and electric pallet jack operation

Participate in on call rotation for after-hours emergencies

May be required to work specific shifts due to project demands, which may include weekends, evenings and/or overtime as needed

May be required to participate in rotating hurricane ride out team

Adapt to workweek project schedule as this position is shared between the Engineering Department and occasionally the Creative Services Department. The work schedule will be determined by the Engineering Lead

Deliver extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests and internal customers

Support TFA’s Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis

Perform other duties as assigned by Engineering Lead or Director of Engineering

Qualification

Blueprint readingCarpentry skillsHandPower toolsWelding MIGWelding TIGWelding ArcBuilding materials knowledgeMechanicalElectrical devicesCustomer servicePlanningOrganizingTeamworkCommunication skillsAttention to detailCreativity