Location
Seattle, WA | United States
Job description
At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci.
As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don't feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.
Position Title: Exhibit Technician
Department: Exhibits
Reports to: Exhibit Operations Manager
Pay Class: Full-time Regular
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Position Summary The Exhibit Technician is a full-time position that contributes to Pacific Science Center's mission to spark curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation and critical thinking by delighting guests with an exceptionally well-maintained, interactive exhibit floor experience. As a member of the Exhibits team and employee of PacSci, the Exhibit Technician prioritizes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access throughout their work as well as in colleague and community relationships.
The Exhibit Technician has a broad skillset that can include, but isn't limited to: crafting with a variety of materials, including wood, plywood & sheet materials, metal, plastics; knowledge and comfort working with electronics, software, codings and lighting. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working within a team, and is a tinkerer, builder, and creative problem solver.
This position builds, installs (and deinstalls!), inspects, repairs, maintains, cleans, and upgrades new and existing exhibit experiences. This position is part of the team responsible for keeping PacSci's floor exhibits running and looking good. Additionally, the position supports all team members in the nimble development of new, scheduled exhibits by utilizing their imagination, creativity, and unique skill sets to ideate, prototype and evaluate effectiveness of new ideas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Repairs broken exhibits which might include vendor, materials and/or part sourcing
- Performs daily tasks such as turn-on and cleaning of exhibits, routine maintenance inspections, and responding in a timely manner to radio calls for exhibit floor issues
- Performs maintenance and operational functions such as lighting, installing, de-installing, and moving exhibits
- Helps to maintain and update exhibit asset records as well as operational and maintenance procedures
- Assesses potential weaknesses to proactively propose and develop solutions
- Participates in exhibit experience development from ideation through implementation in support of an established exhibit schedule
- Fabricates and tests assigned prototypes through implementation of final product
- Provides technical expertise and support to internal groups as needed
- Assists Facilities when additional support is required
- Complies with health and safety policies and protocols
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position Requirements - Basic ability to fabricate with any of the following materials: wood, plastic, metal, etc.
- Knowledge of personal bias and desire to be an anti-racist leader
- Ability to safely operate in a communal fabrication/shop environment
- Skilled in fabrication for "aggressive curiosity" (durability on the exhibit floor)
- Demonstrated understanding of basic principles of design, visual art, use of color and texture
- Works effectively and respectfully with people from different cultural backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with technical and non-technical audiences which includes both staff and guests
- Flexibility and the ability to Shift to changing priorities and work under deadlines
- Applies critical thinking to problem solve with a variety of exhibits, including: plumbing, mechanics, electronics, wood and metal assemblies, and other technological systems
- Consistently delivers high-quality exhibit deliverables
- Follows through, demonstrates persistence, a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Self-starts projects and maintenance while staying on project deadlines
- Curious and approaches work with a flexible mindset
- Embraces a builder and problem-solver mindset
- Collaborates as part of a team as well as work independently
- Ability to operate a forklift or scissorlift with proper certification (provided by PacSci)
- Dependability and punctuality
Qualifications Required
- Work 40 hours/week onsite --one weekend day minimum and holidays required
- At least two years of formal education in a specialty field, design, or building, and/or minimum two years of work experience in a design, fabrication, or repair capacity, preferably in interactive spaces such as those with hands-on experiences, theatre props testing/building, construction/3D design, engineering, e.g. mechanical, structural, electrical, etc., small-scale manufacturing, and general production
- Professional proficiency with hand and bench tools
- Able to communicate industry-specific language and vocabulary.
Preferred
- At least two years' experience in a shop environment
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Compensation Pay is based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience.
Starting Base Salary Range: $23.00-$26.00/hr
In addition to base salary, regular employees working 40 hrs/week can expect the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, basic life insurance, and disability insurance
- 4 weeks of vacation, 12 floating holidays, and sick pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee PacSci Membership
Pacific Science Center stands with those who are courageously fighting against hate, racism, and injustice. We recognize that not being racist is not sufficient. We must be actively anti-racist, and we commit to doing so. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in everything we do. Curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and changes that need to happen.
Pacific Science Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at
[email protected].
Other details - Job Family 1 Entry & Early Career
- Job Function Exhibits, Education & Outreach
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $23.00
- Max Hiring Rate $26.00
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