- Assists HVAC Mechanic Supervisor in providing adequate HVAC (heating, cooling, and plumbing) and maintaining equipment for the museum physical plants and other properties
- Completes preventative maintenance on various HVAC equipment and troubleshoots HVAC equipment on all museum properties
- Installs, replaces, or repairs fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, belts, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
- Assists the other divisions in Engineering and Facilities as necessary on large projects
- Operates various aerial lifts (20ft to 85ft) and fork lifts to complete tasks
- Drives cargo van, box truck, and pickup truck to and from work sites
- As part of the essential staff response team - protects museum properties during natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, ice storms, etc.)
- Ability to use thermometers, pressure gauges, and other testing devices to evaluate HVAC system.
- Ability to read operation and repair manuals for HVAC systems.
- Excellent communication skills, as required to interact with others.
- Must be available to work paid overtime with advance notice
- Willing and able to respond to emergency calls when off duty
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to focus on details; effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Strong enthusiasm for learning and rigorous on-the-job training.
- Able to lift 75 pounds, work bending and stooping, and climb a ladder
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Previous maintenance experience, which includes work with boilers, chillers, plumbing, or other mechanical equipment also preferred
Research shows that some individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely for an applicant to meet 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH.
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.org