Museum of Science · 13 hours ago
Senior Technician
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$25/hr - $29/hrMuseum of Science is one of the largest science centers in the world, engaging nearly five million people annually. The Senior Technician role involves ensuring that exhibit halls are safe and functional, focusing on electronics repairs and improvements, while leading and educating staff.
EducationInformation TechnologyLife Science
Responsibilities
Provides a clean, safe environment for all visitors and staff by maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting permanent and temporary exhibits, stages, and galleries throughout the museum
Coordinates and schedules with the Manager and Supervisors the Installation, deinstallation, setup, relocation and configuration of temporary and permanent exhibitions, assist with stage and rigging systems and other exhibit projects across the museum
Assists staff with identifying and ordering parts, shop stock, and supplies. Maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers, and explores new materials, products, and material sources
Responds to incidents and emergencies that may be a threat to staff, guests, and property. Emergencies include, but are not limited to fires, natural disasters, floods, power and equipment failures, in accordance with the museum's Emergency and Preparedness Plan
Do electronic repairs on permanent and temporary exhibits
Researches, advises, and makes purchases of electronic equipment, and advises on changes for existing exhibits and their components
Evaluates new exhibits for safety and functionality and ease of maintenance. Collaborate with the Exhibit Development team to recommend necessary revisions and modifications
Meets regularly with the Manager of Exhibit Operations and Supervisors to look at improvement and or retrofits needed to keep the exhibits in their best functional and aesthetic state
Perform other work-related duties as required by Manager
Qualification
Required
Experience in operating mobile elevated work platforms such as personnel and scissor lifts
In-depth mechanical and electronics troubleshooting knowledge, with the ability to train and develop staff in these skills
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 and ability to identify and provide corrective feedback on the functionality and aesthetic of Exhibits and Exhibits halls
Ability to organize and maintain complex schedules and shift priorities in compact time frames
Familiarity with electronic testing equipment like but not limited to meters and Oscilloscopes
Company
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science is a science center and cultural institution that aims to promote engineering education awareness in the U.S.
Founded in 1831
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.15MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2022-01-04Grant· $0.15M
2012-09-12Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Miriam Kronberg, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Todd Sperry
Chief Marketing Officer
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