Responsibilities:
- Provides adequate HVAC (heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing) for museum physical plant
- Maintains mechanical equipment for museum physical plant and other properties
- Reviews daily equipment logs for accuracy
- Reviews meter readings for accuracy
- Maintains museum vehicles, grounds, and other special projects
- Completes assigned work orders in a timely fashion
- Escorts E&F contractors to work sites on MFAH properties and supervises work
- Works on installation and de-installation of exhibitions with Curatorial, Preparations, Lighting, and Electrical
- Installs and de-installs banners for exhibitions
- Assists in the installation and de-installation of the Retail shop for rotating exhibitions
- Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, and other equipment for events
- Operates various aerial lifts (20ft to 85ft) and fork lifts to complete tasks
- Drives cargo van, box truck, and pickup truck to and from work sites
- As part of the essential staff- protects museum properties during natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, ice storms, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of A/C, heating, steam boilers, chillers, air handling units, electrical, plumbing, and auxiliary equipment
- Able to read building prints
- Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime
- Able to respond to emergency calls when off duty
- Able to lift 75 lbs. or more and able perform a variety of physical tasks, including lifting heavy equipment, bending and stooping
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with Museum employees, outside contractors, and the general public
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to focus on details; effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Must have a valid Texas driver license and good driving record
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Education and Experience:
- Possess a City of Houston 1st, 2nd or 3rd Grade Stationary Engineer's License
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum two years of experience in a similar capacity in a similar size and type facility
- Experience with METASYS system a plus
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening and physical exam requirements. The physical examination will establish the fitness to perform the jobs for which they have applied without endangering the health and safety of themselves or others. Any background screenings and/or physical exams will be of no cost to the candidate and/or employee.
Equal Opportunities for All
At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.org
