General Maintenance Technician

One of the most anticipated museum openings in the world

--Smithsonian Magazine

Job Title: General Maintenance Technician

Organization: G&A Museum Operations Mantua LLC, operating at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University in Mantua Township, NJ

Overview:

Become an integral part of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum by joining us as a General Maintenance Technician. In this key role, you'll ensure our museum and park remain pristine, safe, and welcoming for all visitors. This role is perfect for someone with a blend of technical know-how, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to creating a positive visitor experience.

Responsibilities:

• Facility Maintenance: Conduct routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to maintain the functionality and appearance of our facilities. Perform inspections and perform maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and exhibits promptly. Ensure systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are operating correctly, maintaining our museum's safety and security standards.
• Groundskeeping: Keep our outdoor areas beautiful, clean, and safe. Manage our native organic landscaping and maintain the health and appearance of our green spaces, including mowing, trimming, weeding, cultivating, and trail maintenance. Ensure effective stormwater management and keep exterior areas hazard-free, especially during adverse weather conditions.
• Exhibit Support: Work closely with the exhibit and curatorial staff to prepare and maintain exhibit spaces. Help install, dismantle, and maintain exhibit elements, maintaining cleanliness and optimal functioning of interactive displays.
• Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain operational tools, vehicles, and machinery. Liaise with external vendors for specialized maintenance to ensure all equipment is in top condition.
• Event Support: Provide logistical support for events, assisting with setup, execution, and cleanup to ensure smooth operation and a positive experience for all attendees.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications highly regarded. A college degree is a plus.
• Experience in general maintenance roles. Experience specifically at a museum, park, nature center, zoo, or similar environments is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with basic systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. Expertise in one or more of these areas is a plus.
• Independent problem-solving abilities with physical fitness to perform maintenance tasks, and a willingness to work hard.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Availability to work in emergency situations and flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary.
• A dedication to the museum’s mission of combating the climate and biodiversity crises by exemplifying best practices in sustainability. These practices include maintaining a native, pesticide-free, regenerative landscape, using humane methods for pest control, composting, recycling, minimizing waste, reducing carbon emissions, and aligning facility operations with our educational goals.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Setting:

• Museum headquarters is located in the lower level of the stunning new Edelman Fossil Park Museum. The headquarters suite features a reception area, private offices, a large open office area, three conference rooms, a kitchenette, team lounge, and outdoor patio, situated adjacent to a 4-acre lake. The Technician is based out of the Engineering Office immediately adjacent to headquarters.
• This is a full-time position with G&A Museum Operation, LLC, based at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, in Mantua Township, NJ
• The role requires one weekend day in the schedule and may require occasional evening or weekend work for special events or meetings as needed.
• The role will require frequent work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• This role requires the ability to lift at least 75 lbs. regularly.

Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to careers@edelmanfossilparkmuseum.org. Please include " General Maintenance Technician" in the subject line.

Sustainability: The core concept behind the Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum is that we must learn from Earth’s deep past to guide our way into the future. The extinction of the dinosaurs serves as a cautionary tale for the multiple, simultaneous existential crises we face today. In the Hall of Extinction & Hope, visitors will confront the alarming facts about the unfolding climate and biodiversity crises. And they will learn why there is hope in the battle to save Earth’s atmosphere and biosphere, and that we all must act now to create the future that we all wish for our posterity. Finally, through a personalized RFID system, visitors will connect with sustainability programs and organizations, giving them a sense of agency and avenues through which they can make a positive difference.

Carbon Net-Zero and Sustainable Construction

The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum will be an all-electric building, deriving its energy from photovoltaics and geothermal heating and cooling. Upon opening, the museum will be New Jersey’s largest carbon net-zero facility. Further, construction is underway using reduced carbon concrete, bird-safe glass, and large amounts of embodied carbon contained within sustainably raised accoya cladding and wood-fiber-lamination beams.

At Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, we treasure the diversity of our planet's history and are committed to reflecting that diversity in our team. Edelman Fossil Park & Museum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mantua, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person