Job Description

Job Responsibilities

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The South Carolina State Museum is a premier cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the rich history, natural history, art, and science of South Carolina. This is an exciting moment for the South Carolina State Museum as it embarks on its Reimagine the Experience campaign to revolutionize the museum experience for our visitors and expand our impact state-wide. This collaborative campaign will allow the museum to share more of its extensive collection of over 1.1 million objects and specimens and renew over 150,000 square feet with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences which highlight fascinating stories and people throughout South Carolina's history.


Through these revitalized spaces, the museum will offer our guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home.


Come be a part of our team "reimagining" what the South Carolina State Museum can be for our next generation of visitors, students, and scholars.

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, completes museum decor upkeep; completes assignments on schedule and within assigned budget; provides required facility support for repairs, upkeep, custodial services and maintenance; assists with facility use setup/dismantling, and media operational assistance.

JOB DUTIES

Inspects and maintains the upkeep of public areas and offices, including seasonal decor/themes, and painting; repairs drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixture; maintains equipment and supplies. Provides estimates for projects and makes approved purchases orders, supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance. Assists in office moves, equipment, and fixture load-in/load-outs as scheduled. Performs daily exhibit gallery turn-on routines, including weekend and holiday duties as assigned. Initiates preventative maintenance; recommends improvements to increase efficient operations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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High School diploma with 2 years of construction and maintenance, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated skills and aptitude to learn others, in carpentry, metal work, painting and finishing, low-voltage electrical, light construction and general maintenance. Able to handle tight deadlines. Must be able to work variable hours. Must be able to communicate electronically and learn typical software needed to complete work. Occasional travel required. Must possess valid driver's license. Must be physically able to work in construction environments. Must be able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. * Must be able to complete tasks around dust, debris, and other obstacles.