Maintenance Tech II
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Department:
Job Summary
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete work orders and facility projects as assigned.
- Maintain museum lighting electrical and plumbing fixtures.
- Assist with preventative maintenance programs and proactively identify facility or exhibit issues before operational impact occurs.
- Painting and wall repair.
- Maintain HVAC filters.
- Identify issues and perform repairs to exhibit components sourcing replacements as needed.
- Fabrication of exhibit facility and programmatic components as requested.
- Perform routine maintenance of exhibits and facilities.
- Assist with set-up and tear-down for special events including evening events.
- Assist with installation and take-down of travelling exhibits.
- Assist with landscaping and campus beautification.
- Assist staff with lost child codes evacuations and other safety procedures.
- Janitorial duties including but not limited to vacuuming mopping sweeping dusting cleaning of restrooms & windows wiping down exhibits collection and disposal of trash compost and recycle inside and outside of the facility and other duties as assigned
- Ensure safety standards in compliance with OSHA and museum policies.
- Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment.
- Supports Museum safety procedures and contributes to a safe environment for children and families.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates a positive attitude strong work ethic and willingness to support team needs across departments
- Demonstrates professionalism and hospitality while working in guest-facing environments.
- Expected to perform many assignments independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical carpentry construction projects and/or maintenance of buildings and equipment.
- Ability to use digital work order systems email and basic operational software
- General building maintenance knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to work with hand and power tools.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing lighting painting and electrical maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of janitorial equipment and techniques.
- Ability to work on various tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards.
- Self-motivated able to work independently or supervise small groups.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Good customer service skills.
Education/Experience Required
- Plumbing Electrical HVAC or other technical certification preferred. Significant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Three to five years of experience in facility maintenance or related field.
Working Conditions
- Museum facility outside and off-site warehouse. Working indoors/outdoors & varying temperatures ladders/lift
- Regular schedules may include holidays nights and weekends.
Physical Demands
- Standing lifting climbing ability to work on ladders and in close quarters.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted.
Full-time hourly (Starting at $19.50/hour commensurate with experience). Regular schedule may include holidays nights and weekends.
Please submit an application and resume on our careers site at by 5:00 PM on Monday July 27 2026.
About Company
An award-winning children's museum in the heart of Chattanooga. Unearth the curiosities of the world through play, immersive exhibits and hands-on activities with the whole family.