Exhibit Maintenance Technician

DISCOVERY WORLD LTD•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Exhibit Maintenance Technician is a high energy, fast paced problem solver, with a proven ability to ‘make things’, and is comfortable in a workshop as well as a public setting. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Exhibit Maintenance, the technician will maintain and/or rebuild existing exhibits while contributing to a high-performing customer experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two or more years post high school tech or trade oriented training
Minimum of one-year practical experience applying electrical, mechanical, and carpentry trade skills
Requires electrical, mechanical, or carpentry integration experience
Knowledge of diagnostic tools
Requires use of hand and power tools

Nice To Haves

Past Field Service work preferred
Metal, wood, and plastic fabrication experience preferred
Experience with Raspberry Pi and or Arduino programming

Responsibilities

Using design drawings, schematics, specifications, select appropriate materials and maintain all finished exhibits
Install, maintain, rebuild and/or repair existing exhibits focus on all aspects of repair and integration for exhibits
Actively identify and clear exhibit maintenance ‘trouble tickets’ to ensure short and long-term exhibit safety and functionality. Strong focus on preventative maintenance when feasible
Advise Exhibit Maintenance Manager of developing faults in existing exhibits
Recommend design changes or construction changes to improve durability and user safety
Strong reporting of recurring maintenance to Exhibit Maintenance Manager
Follow safety procedures in the shop and whenever using tools
Ability to maintain and repair a variety of equipment (Training can be provided)
Keep a clean and safe working environment: maintained daily
Drive forklift as needed for material movement (Certification/training can be provided as needed)