The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support general building operations and maintenance. The ideal candidate will inspect, test, and perform Operation & Maintenance (O&M) preventative maintenance inspections on mechanical, electrical and automatic temperature control equipment utilizing results-oriented strategies to ensure continuing operation.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is a world class, internationally recognized museum, recently ranked by the Washington Post as one of the top 20 museums in the United States and has the world’s largest public collection of works by Henri Matisse. The BMA embodies a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity in every decision from art presentation, interpretation, and collecting to the composition of the Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers — creating a museum welcoming to all. Serving nearly 250,000 visitors annually, the BMA is the largest art museum in Maryland and is a vibrant institution embraced as an indispensable element of community life, a vital educational resource for a broad and diverse audience, and a leader in the revitalization of the city that surrounds it.
This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities and Engineering. The incumbent will be scheduled to work 35 hours per week, on-site at the BMA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform troubleshooting, repairs, service, preventive maintenance.
- Record monthly meter reading for steam, water and restaurant.
- Record quarterly waste water readings.
- Responds to emergency calls experiencing mechanical/plumbing/electrical system.
- Help troubleshoot equipment and repair and/or replace motors, valves, chilled/heat coils, etc. as needed.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering and Custodial staff to repair and adjust equipment.
- Assist in assembling, updating and maintaining a Master Equipment Data Base to include but not limited to: equipment type; serial number; capacity; location; date of purchase; manufacturer; preventive maintenance characteristics; requirements; frequencies and standards; run times; operation logs; permits and licensure as required.
- Assist other mechanics, vendors and/or other departments to solve problems to ensure proper operation of all equipment.
- Assist other with the maintenance of emergency generator with monthly full load tests and maintenance outages to be coordinated with the Senior Maintanance Technician and the Assistant Director of Facilities and Engineering.
- Observe contract work during capital improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 1-3 years of general maintenance experience in a commercial/institutional setting.
- A valid Class “C” driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal/written communication and computer skills such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Good mechanical/technical aptitude.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed, with rotating scheduled on-call weekends.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate work with others on a job site.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with tradesmen, administrators and museum colleagues.
- Must be able to use and work with basic hand tools.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform manual labor; carry tools and handle materials of up to 100 pounds; work at heights on aerial lifts, scaffolding, stepladders and/or extension ladders; crawl in, under, over, or through crawl spaces and equipment, and work in confined spaces; and, walk on museum roof for repair tours. May be required to do extensive walking, bending, stooping crawling, and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments.
- Ability to work in adverse environments, indoors and outdoors (hot or cold, as required) and/or in inclement weather. Assignments may involve exposure to dust, dirt, noise, climbing ladders, crawling and extreme temperatures. Some assignments will involve exposure to disagreeable elements.
Salary Range
Part-Time/Hourly
Employer Name:
The Baltimore Museum of Art
Job Title:
Maintenance Technician
Job Submission Requirements:
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Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to
[email protected] with “Maintenance Technician” and your first and last name in the subject line.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
Position will be posted until filled.
No phone calls please.
All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The museum does not sponsor work visas.
Benefit Package
BENEFITS
BMA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. BMA is also an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this non-exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan with match, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days.
This position is a bargaining unit position.
SALARY - $22.96 per hour starting rate
