Exhibit Maintenance Technician

Job Description

EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, MIT Museum, to provide operational support and maintenance for new and existing exhibitions.  Will proactively support the exhibits manager with exhibit installations, including light construction and carpentry, exhibit and artifact installations, and media installations; and support the back-of-house exhibits operations, including helping to maintain supplies and inventory.  Responsibilities will include supporting exhibition installations, including light construction, carpentry, AV installations, lighting focus, cleaning, and object installations; working with contracted temporary installers, art handlers, and vendors for a collaborative workflow; maintaining current exhibitions on display and ensuring they are in good working order; coordinating maintenance coverage staffing with the manager during open Museum hours; maintaining exhibit back-of-house areas, organizing inventories of exhibit maintenance tools and equipment for a clean and healthy environment; maintaining department supplies; documenting work as needed, including working with department processes and workflow documents; transporting supplies and tools between multiple sites; supporting the receipt and staging of crates for new installations; supporting the de-installation, crating, and shipping of exhibitions; preparing art objects for installation; remaining informed of trends in museum installation best practices; and performing other duties as assigned.