Gallery Construction Technician at Museum Associates

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Woodworking, Maintenance, Communication, Teamwork, Tool Operation, Safety Practices, Inventory Management, Sketching, Repair Work, Installation, Equipment Care, Training, Supervision, Material Handling, First Aid

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Gallery Construction Technician (Regular, Full-Time) Exhibition Design & Production Reporting to the Head of Gallery Construction, the Gallery Construction Technician will utilize their extensive knowledge from onsite experience to perform a number of general skilled support tasks and maintenance related work as assigned to ensure that all museum projects are completed on deadline and to a top tier standard of quality. Responsibilities: * Maintains, alters, repairs, installs and removes gallery display casework and furniture. * Operates wood working tools and machinery as needed. * Assures that tools and equipment are properly cared for. * Installs and removes display casework and furniture. * Maintains gallery wall and casework paint surfaces * Mills, alters, repairs and installs associated plastic, metal and wood trim items. * Prepare simple sketches, prepare material lists, and lay out work at the job site. * Operates and maintains woodworking and material handling machinery. * Maintains inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. * Maintains required records. * Communicate clearly and effectively. * Assist in training and supervision of others (vendors) as assigned. * Properly use, maintain, care for tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas. * Perform all tasks in a safe manner including adherence to LACMA’s Safety Program. * Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time. Benefits: * The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $23.00 - $25.00 subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan. * LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. * Minimum 3 years of experience. * Knowledge of the following: uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment, safe work practice and basic first aid. * Comfortable working with basic Google Workspace applications. * Ability to perform skilled maintenance and repair work in the area of work assigned. * Knowledge of use of hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and equipment. * Ability to read and interpret maps, diagrams and fabrication drawings, operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment. * Effective Communication skills (clear and concisely) both written and spoken. * Collaborative minded individual, able to work well in a team environment. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

The Gallery Construction Technician will perform skilled support tasks and maintenance work to ensure museum projects are completed on time and to a high standard. Responsibilities include maintaining and installing gallery display casework and furniture, operating woodworking tools, and ensuring safety practices are followed.