Lighting Technician

Position Overview

The Lighting Technicianis responsible forinstallingmaintaining and troubleshooting all lighting systems throughout the museum including exhibition lighting specialty lighting architectural lighting and general facilities illumination. This role ensures that all artworks are presented safely and effectively with lighting that enhances visitor experience while meeting conservation and curatorial standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install focus adjust and program lighting for gallery exhibitions and unique installations under the direction of the Lighting Design Manager or Chief Electrician
• Read exhibit plans and design effective lighting systems
• Work closely with curators exhibition designers and conservation teams to implement lighting that meets artistic vision and preservation guidelines.
• Maintainand troubleshoot specialty lighting systems such as track lighting fiber-optic systems UV-limited fixtures and controlled-environment lighting.
• Measures light intensity with light meters and adjust the lighting to reach optimal levels of intensity to provide optimal lighting levels for the viewing public and to minimize harmful effects on works of art
• Conduct routine inspections maintenance and repairs of all museum-wide lighting including public areas offices event spaces and outdoor architectural lighting.
• Maintainand update inventory of lighting fixtures lamps gels filters and lighting control equipment.
• 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:

• Must be able to work at various heights up to 85 feet able to perform physical tasks including lifting and carrying 50 lbs. bending stooping climbing ladders and working on platforms
• Knowledge of museum conservation lighting standards (lux levels UV control heat management).
• Must have a working knowledge of lighting fixtures used in lighting exhibitions
• Working knowledge of basic electrical formulas is necessary for extending or modifying existing systems or wiring unique lighting systems
• Ability to read lighting plots wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effectively communicating and interacting with Museum employees outside contractors and the general public.
• Excellent troubleshooting problemâsolving and timeâmanagement skills
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and rigorous on-the-job training
• Must be available for overtime including weekends and 24-hour on-call

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years of experience in operating and maintaining lighting systems for art galleries and exhibitions or related experience
• Maintenance Electrician License or ability to obtain one desirable

Equal Opportunities for All

At the MFAH 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 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.

Research shows that some individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely for an applicant to meet 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore if much of this job description describes you then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

The MFAH 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:

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