Exhibit & Facility Technician- Herrett Center for Arts & Science, Twin Falls, ID
Open Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016 Close Date: Thursday, May 05, 2016 Announcement #: 9990512046966 Position Type: Support Staff Salary: $14.10 per hour - Plus Competitive Benefits | Work Schedule: Full Time - Regular Start date: June 15, 2016 Location: Twin Falls - Main Campus | | | Cover Letter Required |
SUMMARY OF POSITION The Exhibit and Facility Technician, under the direction of the Exhibits/Collections Manager, is responsible for the construction and maintenance of exhibit cases, design elements, and exhibit furniture as needed. The Technician also facilitates the set-ups of special events and regularly scheduled meetings in the Rick Allen Room. Additional responsibilities include the management of the small reptile collection used in educational programming, plus general in-house maintenance and repair of the Herrett facility and exhibits not routinely covered by the CSI Building and Grounds Department. This position requires a varying work schedule including evenings and weekends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Exhibits: - Under the direction of the exhibits/collections manager, construct exhibit cases, design elements, and exhibit furniture as needed - Support exhibit maintenance and repair. Inspect exhibits on a regular basis and make repairs in a timely manner - Assist with design and planning of exhibitions as needed - Assist with installation of art exhibitions as needed - Mount signs and graphics as needed - Maintain an informal inventory of building materials, lightbulbs, and exhibit supplies, and order supplies as needed
- Event Set-ups:
- Facilitate set-ups of special events and regularly scheduled meetings in the Rick Allen Room - Communicate with diverse staff members to facilitate effective set-ups for each type of event 3. Reptiles: - Manage small reptile collection for use in educational programming - Maintain healthy, safe enclosures for the animals, with regular scheduled cleaning and upkeep - Responsible for purchasing, preparing, and storing foods for each type of animal in the collection - Must be able to handle reptiles and other animals in a manner safe for the animals, visitors, and staff members. - Must maintain sanitary and uncluttered spaces for storage, feeding, and display of animals - Recognize illness or physical injury in reptile and other animals - Present educational programs using live animals from the museum collections
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS - Practical experience in rough and finish carpentry - Knowledge of construction materials for exhibit building including traditional and high-tech materials - Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical circuitry - Familiarity with the Uniform Building Code and safety issues related to public facilitie - Well-organized - Able to work cooperatively with a diverse staff - Able to maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop - Finish carpentry experience is recommended. - Experience with power tools to include large and small power tools - Experience with a wide-variety of hand tools - Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of standard construction techniques - Familiarity with and ability to use standard shop power tools, including table saw, router, circular saws, pneumatic tools, etc. - Ability to weld small parts - Ability to stay on schedule, while managing multiple demands - Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment - Ability to read plans and diagrams - Experience handling and caring for reptiles
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirement: Lifting/Carrying Up to 80 pounds: May be required to handle full sheets of plywood and drywall, long sections of dimensional lumber, large sections of prefab displays, folding tables, stacks of portable chairs, sections of pre-fabricated staging, and ladders to 16 feet in length.