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Facilities Technician Temporary Assignment

The Nelson-Atkins

Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 25

Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Facilities Technician (Temporary Approximately 6 Months)

Engineering Department

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a Facilities Technician for a temporary assignment of approximately six months. This position plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation maintenance and repair of the museums facilities building systems and infrastructure.

Working as part of the Engineering team the Facilities Technician helps ensure that museum buildings and systems operate safely efficiently and reliably. The position performs maintenance and repair work on mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC and building systems while supporting preventive maintenance programs and facilities projects across museum properties.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC and related building systems.
Monitor and support building automation and management systems to help maintain proper environmental conditions throughout museum facilities.
Complete preventive maintenance activities and work orders through the museums computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Assist with renovation repair and maintenance projects across museum properties.
Conduct inspections of equipment systems and facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational efficiency.
Coordinate with and monitor contract vendors performing work on museum property.
Follow all safety procedures policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment.
Support the Engineering team with additional maintenance and facilities-related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Associate degree technical training vocational training or equivalent experience in HVAC electrical mechanical systems plumbing process controls or a related field.
Three to five years of experience in commercial building maintenance facilities operations HVAC maintenance or a related trade.
Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
- HVAC
- Electrical systems
- Plumbing
- Pipefitting
- Refrigeration systems
Working knowledge of building systems work order management systems and preventive maintenance programs.
Familiarity with fire and life safety systems and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical manuals and code requirements.
Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff contractors vendors and visitors.
Valid drivers license and ability to meet the museums driving requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing walking climbing bending lifting and carrying. The successful candidate must be able to lift and move up to 100 pounds work from ladders and lifts and perform work at heights of up to approximately 40 feet.

Position Details

Temporary assignment of approximately six months
Full-time position
Non-Exempt
Eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law
Schedule may include occasional evenings weekends or emergency response support as operational needs require

Why the Nelson-Atkins

We are a vibrant free-admission museum with a world-class collection spanning 5000 years of global creativity. We are committed to scholarship accessibility and diversityand to creating a sense of belonging for all. Here youll join a team that believes art can inspire challenge and transformand that every visitor should feel welcome to explore and be moved by what they see.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness ensuring that every employees contribution is recognized and rewarded.

Starting Salary Range: $22.48-25.32 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Non-Discrimination

The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with disabilities women and LGBTQ applicants.

We do not discriminate based on race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other legally protected basis. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please contact the People & Culture division at people&

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre-employment background checks as part of our selection process.

Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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