Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Facility Maintenance Technician - Part Time

The part-time Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Museum buildings and gardens as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Facilities Manager. The part-time Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Museum properties and gardens as assigned. 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, implemented, and improved upon as needed.

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;
  • Available to work on weekends.

PREFERRED

  • Grounds keeping experience
  • HVAC maintenance experience
  • Historic building care
  • Event set-up and take-down experience
  • Audio Visual experience
  • Experienced with museums and event spaces
  • Experience with non-profit organizations

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.

Woodmere Art Museum is located in Chestnut Hill and its buildings include Smith Hall, a historic mansion with galleries and offices (20,000 sq. ft.), a second residential building used for storage and back-of-house activities (4,000 sq. ft.), an art studio (2,000 sq. ft.), and a fourth property, Maguire Hall (17,000 sq. ft.), that will feature 14 galleries and 4 acres of gardens, opening this Fall 2025.

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.