Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is seeking an enthusiastic professional full-time Maintenance Technician. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position will assist with maintenance of buildings and related facilities in the MSV complex including galleries, Glen Burnie, Rose Hill and Hexagon House. 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in construction, home or commercial repair, or maintaining commercial or historic buildings
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods used in maintenance including proficiency in: carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and basic electrical work
• Knowledge of standard practices and tools used in building maintenance and repair
• Proficient in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and procedures
• Excellent organizational and basic math skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive and professional interactions with vendors, customers, and museum visitors
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting for computers, accessories, and audiovisual equipment
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), specifically MaintainX
• Valid driver's license required
• Physical demands include ability to stand for long periods, lift and move up to 50 pounds, comfortable climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces
• Ability to work flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends as needed

Daily responsibilities include the following:

·       Building maintenance (80%+ of role)

• • Respond to and generate work orders using the MaintainX CMMS for the preservation and maintenance of museum buildings, track and manage tasks, schedules, inventory and equipment
  • Perform building repairs including work on roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other structural elements
  • Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure efficient operation of building systems and equipment
  • Perform basic rough and finished carpentry work
  • Handle basic plumbing and HVAC repairs
  • Apply and prepare various surfaces for painting and finishing
  • Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools
  • Regularly inspect museum structures and report discrepancies to the Facilities Manager
  • Occasional custodial duties
  • Contribute to a positive work environment by maintaining professional and courteous interactions with vendors, museum colleagues, and visitors while performing maintenance duties

• Event Support Tasks (up to 20% of role)
  • Assist with setup and takedown for special events (tables, chairs, linens, AV equipment, etc.)
  • Ensure all equipment needed by clients and vendors is available and properly set up in advance
  • Perform light janitorial duties for events as necessary
  • Provide friendly and professional assistance to event clients, vendors, and attendees as needed

Company DescriptionThe Museum sits on land originally claimed by Winchester founder James Wood in 1735. The property was passed through of Wood and Glass families until being acquired by Wood descendant Julian Wood Glass Jr. between 1952 and 1955. Aided by a family fortune made in Oklahoma’s oil industry, Glass and his partner at the time, R. Lee Taylor, worked together to transform the site and its Glen Burnie House—built in 1794 by James Wood’s son Robert—into a country retreat. Taylor moved to the site in 1958 and while Glass visited his ancestral home, he was never a full-time at Glen Burnie. They furnished the home with objects Glass inherited along with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century furniture and fine art that Glass purchased for the home. Throughout the latter half of the twentieth century they surrounded the house with six acres of elaborate Glen Burnie Gardens. By 1960, Glen Burnie had become a showplace where the couple entertained in high style. Even after their romantic relationship ended in the 1970s, the two maintained a working relationship where Taylor continued to live and manage the estate while Glass divided his time between traveling, Glen Burnie, and his residences in Oklahoma, Texas, and New York City. The two men remained gracious hosts together until Glass’s death in 1992. Taylor lived at Glen Burnie until his death in 2000.

After Julian Wood Glass’s death and as a condition of his will, the house and gardens were opened to the public on a seasonal basis in 1997. In 2005, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley was added as an anchor to the site to both fulfill Glass’s vision of sharing his significant collection with the public, and to expand upon that vision to include a space where the art, history, and culture of the Valley could be interpreted. The 50,000-square-foot Museum of the Shenandoah Valley was designed by renowned architect Michael Graves. At 214 acres, the Museum’s landscape is the largest green space in the city of Winchester and the Glen Burnie House and its surrounding seven-acre gardens remain an important part of this year-round regional history complex now known as the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. In late fall of 2020, 90 acres of the MSV landscape opened to the public as The Trails at the MSV, a free-admission art park featuring 3 miles of trails for walking, running, and biking.Company DescriptionThe Museum sits on land originally claimed by Winchester founder James Wood in 1735. The property was passed through of Wood and Glass families until being acquired by Wood descendant Julian Wood Glass Jr. between 1952 and 1955. Aided by a family fortune made in Oklahoma’s oil industry, Glass and his partner at the time, R. Lee Taylor, worked together to transform the site and its Glen Burnie House—built in 1794 by James Wood’s son Robert—into a country retreat. Taylor moved to the site in 1958 and while Glass visited his ancestral home, he was never a full-time at Glen Burnie. They furnished the home with objects Glass inherited along with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century furniture and fine art that Glass purchased for the home. Throughout the latter half of the twentieth century they surrounded the house with six acres of elaborate Glen Burnie Gardens. By 1960, Glen Burnie had become a showplace where the couple entertained in high style. Even after their romantic relationship ended in the 1970s, the two maintained a working relationship where Taylor continued to live and manage the estate while Glass divided his time between traveling, Glen Burnie, and his residences in Oklahoma, Texas, and New York City. The two men remained gracious hosts together until Glass’s death in 1992. Taylor lived at Glen Burnie until his death in 2000.\r\n\r\nAfter Julian Wood Glass’s death and as a condition of his will, the house and gardens were opened to the public on a seasonal basis in 1997. In 2005, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley was added as an anchor to the site to both fulfill Glass’s vision of sharing his significant collection with the public, and to expand upon that vision to include a space where the art, history, and culture of the Valley could be interpreted. The 50,000-square-foot Museum of the Shenandoah Valley was designed by renowned architect Michael Graves. At 214 acres, the Museum’s landscape is the largest green space in the city of Winchester and the Glen Burnie House and its surrounding seven-acre gardens remain an important part of this year-round regional history complex now known as the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. In late fall of 2020, 90 acres of the MSV landscape opened to the public as The Trails at the MSV, a free-admission art park featuring 3 miles of trails for walking, running, and biking.