Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician The Facilities Maintenance Technician reports to the Facilities Manager. This is a full-time, non-exempt and fully benefited position. The schedule is Wednesday - Sunday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and must be flexible to work other hours in cases of projects, emergencies, events or other reasons (as needed). All duties are performed onsite at our downtown St. Paul location. Starting pay rate is $23.65 per hour with eligibility of annual salary increases per the organization''s budget. Selection Process First Round - 30 to 45 minute phone interview with Talent Resources. Second Round - One hour video interview (MS TEAMS or in person) with Hiring Manager. Final Round - In person interview at museum with selected team members plus reconnect with Hiring Manager. Interview questions will be provided prior to each round for candidates to prepare as you wish. The final interview will give candidates opportunity to see both the mission in action and our workplace environment. Minnesota Children''s Museum''s mission is sparking children''s learning through play. We are dedicated to providing children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. At Minnesota Children''s Museum, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to fulfilling our mission of sparking children''s learning through play. As a community resource for thousands of families, we are committed to being a diverse and welcoming place for everyone. Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion Engagement Summary This position is a key member of the Museum''s Facilities Team responsible for general maintenance of the Museum. Primary responsibility is to assist in managing the Museum''s building, grounds, exhibits, furniture and fixtures. Responsibilities include general building repairs and maintenance activities for the building and exhibits. This position is the key back-up and on call support for facility emergencies. Assist in maintaining all building and exhibit spaces. Inspect spaces as assigned and perform scheduled maintenance. Monitor building systems: assist in system maintenance regimes and checks, trouble shoot problems. Coordinate meeting and program room furniture set-up and inventory of these supplies. Perform and support grounds keeping efforts Support Facilities Manager in work with various contractor and vendors involved in Museum maintenance Be critical back-up in absence of Facilities Manager and Housekeeping Lead As needed lead maintenance teams in special projects and daily maintenance activities Ideal Candidate High school diploma or equivalent and previous maintenance experience is desired Two years of experience working in a facilities capacity, trade or related field Competency in basic computer skills, Microsoft Windows products and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred Solid knowledge of general maintenance and repairs. Experience in HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Ability to embrace and live MCM''s workplace values of Play, Include, Grow, Serve, and Strive. Ability to demonstrate the Platinum Rule of treating others the way they want to be treated. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills Ability to collaborate with people at all levels of an organization and communicate effectively Ability to work in an organized manner in a fast-paced changing environment Ability to lift heavy objects of 50 lbs. or more on an occasional basis. Available Benefits Competitive pay Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life, AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance Employer paid long-term disability, basic life insurance, and basic AD&D insurance Retirement savings plan with employer match Pre-tax options for: health spending, dependent care, and transportation Free family admission to museum About MCMLocated in downtown St. Paul, MN, MCM employs 55 full-time and 55 part-time employees and engages variety of volunteers and interns. At MCM, our workplace values that guide how we work together are: Play, Include, Grow, Serve, and Strive. We are dedicated to growing a diverse and culturally competent team of highly engaged staff and volunteers to reflect and equitably serve the vibrant community around us. We embrace differences in age, ability, color, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and people of color; immigrants and refugees; LBGTQIA individuals; people with disabilities; religious minorities; and the elderly. MCM''s SAFE PlanThe Minnesota Children''s Museum is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and volunteers. We have developed the SAFE Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every leader, manager, employee and volunteer are responsible for implementing this plan. Our goal is to mitigate the potential for transmission of COVID-19 in our workplace, and that requires full cooperation. Your vaccination status will be collected if an offer of employment is to be made. The museum''s policy requires employees to show proof of being fully vaccinated upon hire or requiring employees to show proof of weekly negative COVID testing. Minnesota Children''s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse work environment.PI188716885

Created: 2025-11-15