At Discovery Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fuel your passion for science and the natural world by delivering awe-inspiring exhibits and educational programs.

Our immersive experiences captivate, challenge, and empower audiences of all ages, sparking a spirit of discovery and lifelong learning. We hope to forge a future where science catalyzes, creating boundless opportunities, fostering hope, solving complex problems and driving positive change across the globe.

We’re looking for driven, talented individuals who share our passion for making an impact and having fun while doing it.

General Summary:

Support the daily operations of the Department by performing maintenance and repair tasks for the museum building, grounds, and exhibit experiences to ensure safe, welcoming, and functional guest experience across all Discovery Place, Inc. locations. Further responsibilities are to support new initiatives such as temporary exhibitions and capital projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open, close, and secure facilities on daily basis.
• Start and shut down exhibit components on daily basis.
• Perform daily interior/exterior inspections of facilities and exhibits while immediately addressing issues related to aesthetics, functionality, and safety.
• Perform preventative maintenance and performance inspections for all applicable assets.
• Execute Work Orders provided by Facilities Manager daily.
• Assemble and maintain exhibits and exhibit elements by performing regular maintenance and repairs for all exhibit, building and grounds.
• Troubleshoots repairs and provides practical insight to Management regarding facilities and exhibit performance and methods for improvement.
• Monitor daily custodial services and directs custodial staff for any cleaning related needs or requests.
• Immediately reports any major Building system issues. Supports with triage efforts, as necessary.
• Work with other departments to ensure that all back-of-house and storage areas are neat, orderly, and clean to meet museum standards.
• Setup and breakdown equipment for company sponsored events and provide logistical support if needed.
• Assist with movement, relocation, or disposal of equipment, furniture, or fixtures.
• Responsible for receiving, documenting, securing, and delivering packages received from all couriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, freight, etc.)
• Ensure proper delivery of parking deck pay station note safe and reports on a weekly basis.

• Execute and enforce safety/security procedures by taking appropriate action prior to, during, and after emergency situations occur.

• Purchase and maintain stock materials, spare parts, and consumable items.
• Fabricate exhibit elements and replacement parts from plastics, metal, and wood as directed by management.
• Maintain shop areas in a clean and working condition.
• Communicate with other DPI team members and departments to resolve issues.

• Interpret drawings and instructions and use them to troubleshoot facilities and exhibits-related issues.
• Maintain information on vendors and inventory.

• Participate in all applicable exhibit installs and strikes.
• Ensure all products meet DPIs highest level of quality.