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Maintenance Tech II


Job Location:

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Maintenance

Job Summary

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 by 5:00 PM on Monday July 27 2026.


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An award-winning children's museum in the heart of Chattanooga. Unearth the curiosities of the world through play, immersive exhibits and hands-on activities with the whole family.

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