Maintenance Tech II

Creative Discovery Museum

Chattanooga, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Carpentry, Communication Skills, Construction Projects, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Email Technology, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities and Maintenance, Groundskeeping, HVAC, Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Landscaping, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Maintenance, Multitasking, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Recycling, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing
LOCATION
Chattanooga, Tennessee
POSTED
9 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete work orders and facility projects as assigned.
  • Maintain museum lighting, electrical, and plumbing fixtures.
  • Assist with preventative maintenance programs and proactively identify facility or exhibit issues before operational impact occurs.
  • Painting and wall repair.
  • Maintain HVAC filters.
  • Identify issues and perform repairs to exhibit components, sourcing replacements as needed.
  • Fabrication of exhibit, facility, and programmatic components as requested.
  • Perform routine maintenance of exhibits and facilities.
  • Assist with set-up and tear-down for special events, including evening events.
  • Assist with installation and take-down of travelling exhibits.
  • Assist with landscaping and campus beautification.
  • Assist staff with lost child codes, evacuations, and other safety procedures.
  • Janitorial duties including, but not limited to, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, cleaning of restrooms & windows, wiping down exhibits, collection and disposal of trash, compost, and recycle inside and outside of the facility, and other duties as assigned
  • Ensure safety standards in compliance with OSHA and museum policies.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Supports Museum safety procedures and contributes to a safe environment for children and families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to support team needs across departments
  • Demonstrates professionalism and hospitality while working in guest-facing environments.
  • Expected to perform many assignments independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, construction projects, and/or maintenance of buildings and equipment.
  • Ability to use digital work order systems, email, and basic operational software
  • General building maintenance knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ability to work with hand and power tools.
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, lighting, painting and electrical maintenance.
  • Basic knowledge of janitorial equipment and techniques.
  • Ability to work on various tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently or supervise small groups.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Good customer service skills.

 

Education/Experience Required

  • Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, or other technical certification preferred. Significant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Three to five years of experience in facility maintenance or related field.

 

Working Conditions

  • Museum facility, outside, and off-site warehouse. Working indoors/outdoors & varying temperatures, ladders/lift
  • Regular schedules may include holidays, nights, and weekends.

 

Physical Demands

  • Standing, lifting, climbing, ability to work on ladders, and in close quarters.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted.

 

Full-time, hourly (Starting at $19.50/hour, commensurate with experience). Regular schedule may include holidays, nights, and weekends.

 

Please submit an application and resume on our careers site at https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CRE1020CDMU/JobBoard/cfb69fbb-d286-4c34-a2ca-4d3f37825546/?q=&o=postedDateDesc by 5:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026.

About the Company

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Creative Discovery Museum