Title: Part-Time Facilities Maintenance Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician II

Hiring Range: $20-$25/hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: 

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia is looking for looking for a skilled, hands-on technician who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to join our Facilities Department as a part-time Facilities Maintenance Technician.

In this vital role, you’ll help ensure the Science Museum’s campus stays safe, functional, and welcoming for all guests. You’ll be responsible for general maintenance and repairs across a variety of building systems—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, access control, and carpentry. From basic troubleshooting to preventive maintenance, no two days are the same. You’ll also respond to operational or safety concerns and collaborate with other departments to support Museum events and programs.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to apply your skills in a mission-driven, energetic environment where science and curiosity come to life—this is the job for you!

Please note that this is a part-time position and hours will vary each week based on operations but no more than up to 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of general trades and ability to assist with performing, repairing and maintaining electrical, HVAC, plumbing, access control and carpentry duties with minimal assistance and guidance. Demonstrated experience with Building Automated System (BAS), ability to use all tools relative to maintenance trades, to read, write, understand, and communicate instructions. Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to balance preventive maintenance schedules and urgent service needs. Ability to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing facility maintenance requirements, and other duties assigned. Ability to lift0 and move heavy objects; frequent standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching required. Ability
to work alternating weekend and holidays.

Additional Considerations

Electrical or other related trades certificate/license is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.

The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The Science Museum will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.