The Apprentice Engineer assists in maintaining HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for museum facilities while supporting exhibition installations and event setups. They are also responsible for operating heavy machinery, managing work orders, and providing emergency support as part of the essential staff.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and previous maintenance experience with mechanical equipment. A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and a willingness to work rotating shifts and emergency calls are required.
Located in the heart of Houston's Museum District, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is a dynamic cultural complex comprising two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, visitors center, library, movie theater, gift shop, café, two art schools, and two house museums.
Responsibilities:
* Assists Stationary Engineers in providing adequate HVAC (heating, cooling,
electrical, plumbing) and maintaining equipment for the museum physical plant
and other properties
* Maintains museum vehicles, grounds, and other special projects
* Reviews daily equipment logs for accuracy
* Completes assigned work orders in a timely fashion
* Escorts E&F contractors to work sites on MFAH properties and supervise work
* Works on installation and de-installation of exhibitions with Curatorial,
Preparations, Lighting, and Electrical
* Installs and de-installs banners for exhibitions
* Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, and other equipment for events
* Assists in the installation and de-installation of the Retail shop for
rotating exhibitions
* Operates various aerial lifts (20ft to 85ft) and fork lifts to complete tasks
* Drives cargo van, box truck, and pickup truck to and from work sites
* As part of the essential staff- protects museum properties during natural
disasters (hurricanes, floods, ice storms, etc.)
* Performs other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
* Basic knowledge of A/C, heating, boilers, chillers, air handling units,
electrical, plumbing, and auxiliary equipment
* Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime
* Willing and able to respond to emergency calls when off duty
* Able to lift 75 pounds, work bending and stooping, and climb a ladder
* Must have a valid Texas driver license and good driving record
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Education and Experience:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Previous maintenance experience, which includes work with boilers, chillers,
electrical, plumbing, or other mechanical equipment preferred
Equal Opportunities for All
At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston we believe that diversity, equity,
accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome
all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our
organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and
excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more
than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without
regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion,
national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability,
or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law
or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our
organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is equally committed to the full inclusion of
all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As
part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are
provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job
application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or
4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If
reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources
department: HR@mfah.org [HR@mfah.org]