• Support safety and security functions, including First Aid and CPR coverage and the operation and response to fire and other life safety systems during special events.
• Provide logistical support for museum events and programs, including providing access to electrical distribution boxes and outlets; opening and closing the facility, and restoring museum to original condition for public opening; performing final lockup after events.
• Work directly with the Event Coordinators and take directions.
• Interface with outside vendors on behalf of Operations Department.
• Gather information regarding ongoing needs and operation of the physical plant, and communicate this information to the Facilities and Operations Manager.
• Document, maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical system in office workspaces.
• Maintain and develop facilities, including:
• Maintain inventory, order and secure necessary supplies
• Construction tasks such as framing, dry walling and finish carpentry
• Painting of interior and exterior walls and offices
• Lighting tasks such as re-lamping, ballast changes and installation of new fixtures
• Plumbing tasks including replacement and repair of faucets, line drainage, addition of new lines and plumbing fixtures
• Maintain, change and repair motors, belts and filters on HVAC systems
• Perform ergonomic workstation assessments and modify them as needed
• Repair, maintain, and secure furniture against seismic activity
• Operate LPG Forklift and 35’ Platform lift.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of related experience or minimum 2 years experience as an Ops Tech 1 and can demonstrate the required skills.
• Knowledge of Exploratorium’s building systems and organizational structure preferred.
• Ability to show up to work on time, follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Able to work diplomatically with the Exploratorium’s diverse staff and personalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Basic computer literacy: email, web browsers and MS Word.
• Ability to work under pressure, and be able to balance and prioritize tasks without distractions.
• Must be able and willing to work conscientiously with minimal supervision and show initiative.
• Intermediate skills working on one or more of the following: framing, carpentry, dry walling, painting, electrical systems, HVAC, and/or plumbing. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and competent use of wood shop and metal shop machinery such as table saw, band saw, drill press, belt sander etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and conscientiously with hand and power tools, various machines, and live electrical installations (120/208/277 volts AC).
• Ability to climb high ladders, move swiftly throughout museum, crawl into tight spaces, lift 75 lb. and use machinery, applying museum safety standards.
• Valid California Driver's License and good driving record.
• Ability to meet and abide by Cal. OSHA’s requirements for Respirator Protection, Forklift and Platform Lift Programs.
• Certification in AHA or Red Cross CPR and First Aid or ability to become certified.
• Acceptance and ability to work required weekends, evenings, and night on-call assignments.

Dept. OPS-1
Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Fax: (415) 561-0307
E-mail: resume@exploratorium.edu (attachments not accepted)
No phone calls please
The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.