California Academy of Sciences · 3 hours ago
Building Maintenance Technician, Senior
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$44.95/hr - $46.77/hr
15+ years expThe California Academy of Sciences is a renowned institution located in San Francisco, dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Building Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing the Academy’s facilities and exhibits, including specialized fabrication work and general maintenance tasks.
Education
Responsibilities
Perform general maintenance and repair tasks across the museum, aquarium, and collections, including floors, walls, paint, automated doors, door hardware, restroom fixtures, access platforms, exhibit installations, aquarium tank and support spaces
Complete fabrication projects in wood, metal and fiberglass-reinforced plastic
Repair and paint walls, including surface preparation, paint mixing, and application using brushes, rollers, or sprayers
Office workstation repairs, and configuration changes for staff moves
Conduct periodic inspections to identify repair and maintenance needs
Assist with the maintenance of the Academy’s vehicles
Track work assignments using the Limble maintenance management system
Follow all Academy safety rules and regulations
Handle hazardous materials, disposal, and PPE according to safeguards, rules, and regulations
Work from verbal or written instructions, sketches, or plans
Maintain professional and effective working relationships with team members, staff, and the public
Ability to Work Independently: Demonstrated capacity to manage assigned tasks without constant supervision, taking initiative to identify and resolve maintenance needs, plan fabrication and repair projects, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal follow-up or direction while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and professionalism
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent technical training is required
Up to fifteen years of experience in building maintenance
Proven experience or technical training in a minimum of eight two of the following: Exhibit and Tank Repair, Carpentry and Woodworking, Metalwork, Plastics and Fiberglass Fabrication, Welding, Drywall Installation and Repair, Painting, Flooring, Tile Installation, Furniture and Fixture Repair, Door Hardware and Locks
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Familiarity with specialty paint products and applications
Valid California driver's license
Experience in the maintenance and repair of building hardware and surfaces
Skilled in shop fabrication (woodworking, finish carpentry, metal fabrication, plastics fabrication)
Good mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
Skilled and safe use of power tools, including shop production tools
Ability to work on ladders of various heights
Ability to work swing shift
Preferred
Welding skills with MIG and/or TIG welders are desirable
Previous experience or the ability to be trained in the safe and proper operation of scissor lifts, genie lifts, and forklifts
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked
Company
California Academy of Sciences
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