Museum Maintainer – Electric Shop, Temporary
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MuseumMaintainer Electric Shop Temporary
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art history and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration compassion courage and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections exhibitions and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.
About the role
The Museum Maintainer Electric Shop is responsible for supporting the safe reliable operation of the museums electrical infrastructure across galleries public spaces and back-of-house areas. Successful candidates bring strong technical knowledge a safety-first mindset and the ability to work collaboratively with Operations Engineering & Facilities Department contractors and exhibition teams to support the museums operational reliability and visitor experience.
Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision performs responsible work in the maintenance and repair and renovation of museum buildings galleries exhibition equipment and facilities and specialized work with regard to electrical wiring installation and repair of fixtures gallery lighting and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Document work performed inspections and equipment conditions using the institutions work order or maintenance management system.
- Erects and works from high ladders and scaffolds.
- Works with 277/480 volts three-phase electrical systems and performs work in accordance with applicable electrical codes.
- Perform work in a manner that protects artwork collections and sensitive gallery environments.
- Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems lighting controls panels transformers generators and related equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and institutional maintenance programs.
- Diagnose electrical faults and system failures using appropriate testing instruments and technical procedures.
- Respond to electrical emergencies and power interruptions and support restoration of critical systems during emergency conditions.
- Maintain electrical rooms closets panels and related spaces in a clean orderly and code-compliant condition. Ensure electrical rooms remain free of debris combustible materials and unauthorized storage and that required clearances around electrical equipment are maintained in accordance with applicable safety and electrical codes.
- Maintain electrical inventory tools and materials required to support maintenance and repair operations.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a full-time electrician.
- Applicants will be given a written and practical exam.
- Ability to lift equipment and materials work in confined spaces and perform tasks requiring standing climbing and reaching for extended periods.
- Candidates are expected to hold or obtain within six months the following certificates: OSHA 30-Hour certification. If not already obtained the museum will sponsor the required training.
Department: Museum Operations
Reports to: Supervising Museum Maintainer Electrical Shop
Position Type: Full-time Temporary
Union Status: UnionDC37 Local 1502
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $62097
Schedule: TBD
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About Company
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's second largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
