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Woodmere Art Museum offers a unique museum experience that centers on the art and artists of Philadelphia. The Museum’s exhibitions explore the achievements and social ideas of Philadelphia’s artists in the broader context of American art. The Museum has a robust roster of events which includes approximately eight exhibitions annually and program events on evenings and weekends.  Woodmere is currently in the midst of unprecedented institutional growth. The Museum acquired a neighboring estate, now named Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education at Woodmere Art Museum, which will be transformed into galleries for the museum’s collection and a drop-in children’s educational center. We will be looking for qualified candidates to join our team. Please check back frequently for new opportunities.

 

Job Type: Part-time, 15 to 25 hours per week

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Museum and adjacent two buildings as assigned.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

With regard to facilities:

• General repair and maintenance of buildings, parking areas, utilities, and equipment on an ongoing basis
• Light carpentry duties such as dry wall spackling and sanding;
• Touch-up painting of walls as needed in galleries;
• Minor electrical and plumbing repairs;
• In the late spring and summer months water grounds as needed;
• In the late fall and winter months salt and light shoveling/snow blowing of sidewalks;
• Open and/or close Museum and ensure the security of the building both at the start and close of business;
• Manage work order tickets for repairs and event setup requests.

 

With regard to security:

• Perform security duties as scheduled;
• Ensure public safety best practices are followed.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License;
• Background checks and clearance required;
• Team player who brings a collaborative spirit to a team-oriented work environment;
• Experience and ability to perform minor repairs in electricity, plumbing, equipment management
• Flexible schedule to accommodate evening events as needed;
• Calm demeanor when making emergency and safety related decisions;
• Able to lift 50 lbs.;
• Working knowledge of MS Office;
• Pleasant disposition interfacing with the public and communicating with visitors to the Museum.

 

Preferred, but not required

• Grounds keeping experience
• HVAC repair experience
• Historic renovations
• Event set-up and take-down experience
• Audio Visual experience
• Experienced with museums and event spaces

This is a position with hours that includes weekends on a consistent basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to be trained to understand the Museum’s facilities and operations. A demonstrated passion for the arts, the work of the museums, and/or institutions of public service is preferred.

Woodmere Art Museum values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status and any other status protected by law.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: careers@woodmereartmuseum.org