Building Technician II - Full-Time

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents internationally-recognized collections and exhibitions and a broad array of cultural and educational activities. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has an opening for a Building Technician reporting to our Education Department in support of our Ridley Tree Education Center at the McCormick House.

Job duties will include: Providing set-ups for meetings and classes: picking up supplies and distributing as needed; providing audio/visual setups and services for meetings, events and exhibitions; helping with plumbing and carpentry assignments; caring for plants and landscaping; cleaning of all areas of the building as custodian. Assisting the Museum Technicians with construction as needed and additional duties as required. Must be able to work at a busy pace, multi-task, have a flexible, friendly and enthusiastic working style, with effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team and independently.

Requirements include: High School diploma, three to five years of general maintenance or in skilled trades, must have excellent mechanical abilities. A working knowledge of all the skilled trades: carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical. Full-time paid position; requires occasional driving of Museum van, an ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis and up to 25 lbs. frequently. May be required to run errands, navigate roofs, mechanical rooms, and close quarters. English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills encouraged.

• Schedule: Full-time at 40 hours per week
• Ability to adjust schedule to flex hours to support after-hours events or respond to urgent facility needs.
• Compensation: $24/hour
• Full-time, regular, and non-exempt status Full Time Status provides competitive and comprehensive benefits offerings including eligibility for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax savings, long term disability, life insurance plans, and more. Accrued vacation up to 15 days in first two years of service, 64 hours of paid sick leave reissued annually, and 13 paid holidays (14 on Federal election years). 403b eligibility with a Museum match up to 5% of your earnings after a year of service, SB BikeSpot membership, and working in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara.
• Valid California driver’s license and successful DMV Check is required.
• Successful Background Check is required and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is recognized for its comprehensive art collection, diverse exhibits, and a broad array of events and community activities.