Building Technician I - Full-Time

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a leading West Coast art museum, presents internationally-recognized collections and exhibitions and a broad array of cultural and educational activities.

Join us in this position supporting our Facilities Department reporting to the Facilities Manager. Job duties will include: maintaining building and grounds with emphasis on; daily building maintenance, some janitorial tasks, electrical, plumbing and repair tasks, caring for plants and landscaping; filling in for other Facility Crew as needed; and basic support services to all departments. Additional duties may include providing set-ups for meetings and receptions; assisting the Museum Technicians with construction of gallery installation as directed; picking up supplies and distributing as needed; providing event support including receptions or exhibition openings; and other duties as required.

High School diploma, two years of general maintenance or in skilled trades, must have excellent mechanical abilities. Requires the ability to anticipate tasks, take initiative and set priorities effectively is essential, and demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in addressing challenges and providing solutions using effective clear and concise written and verbal communication. 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. May be required to run errands, navigate roofs, mechanical rooms, and close quarters. English written and verbal proficiency required and Spanish written and verbal 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 range: $20.00 to $21.00/hour
• Benefits: 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, good driving record required for occasional operation of the Museum Van.
• 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 will endeavor to go beyond its mission “to integrate art into the lives of people” and use its art and resources to enrich and transform those lives, in our community and beyond. It is our goal that all community members will feel welcome in the Museum, recognize how viewing art deepens one’s knowledge of self and understanding of other cultures, and regard the SBMA as “our Museum”. The Museum will seek ever greater diversity in its audiences, staff, board, and in its institutional culture.