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Senior Technical Assistant - Museum Facilities
Senior Technical Assistant - Museum FacilitiesCity of Lancaster • Lancaster, CA, US
Senior Technical Assistant - Museum Facilities

Senior Technical Assistant - Museum Facilities

City of Lancaster • Lancaster, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Closing : Monday February 9th, at 9 : 00 PM (PST)

Position : Senior Technical Assistant – Museum Facilities

Department : Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Hourly Range : $27.06-$31.32

Classification : Temporary

FLSA : Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Job Summary :

Under general supervision, this position leads various and complex tasks related to the care and maintenance of the museum facility, preparing galleries for exhibits, packaging artwork, installing artwork, art transportation, and assisting with engagement events at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History, MOAH : CEDAR, Western Hotel Museum, the Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center and Prime Desert Woodland Pavilion. The Sr. Technical Assistant plays an integral role in the design and fabrication of pedestals, shelves, cases, and platforms for exhibitions. In addition, this role mentors and gives direction to a small team of Sr. Art Program Leaders and Art Program Leaders, providing training on best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • May oversee Sr. Art Program Leaders and Art Program Leaders.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Oversee and lead team members in gallery preparation for exhibition installation, complex installation projects, art handling, and art transportation.
  • Work closely with the museum’s curatorial, exhibitions management team, and artists to oversee all aspects of exhibition production for assigned exhibition projects.
  • Provide instruction and training to team members on how to utilize power and hand tools and the appropriate installation hardware.
  • Lead staff in fabricating and maintenance of exhibition materials and furniture.
  • Use best practices to ensure standard of care and safe handling set by the museum are upheld by all team members.
  • Maintain a clean and organized facility staging and storage space.
  • Work in a precise and careful manner under stringent deadlines.
  • Maintain the integrity of galleries and all facility spaces on a daily basis.
  • Comfortable driving various sizes of trucks for art transportation.
  • Lead a team during external / internal events.
  • The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

    Required Skills :

  • Familiarity with power and hand tools and installation hardware.
  • Familiarity with construction methods and techniques
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, service providers, and the public.
  • Proficient in using Tyler software for managing contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
  • Education and Experience :

  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Arts or a related field is desirable
  • Core Competencies :

  • Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
  • Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
  • Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
  • Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
  • Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
  • Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
  • Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
  • Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
  • Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  • Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
  • Guiding Principles

  • Put people first.
  • Be visionary.
  • Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
  • Be Fiscally Responsible.
  • Be Creative.
  • Always Improving.
  • Be Adaptable and Resilient.
  • Essential Physical Requirements :

  • Ascend / Descend stairs / ladders / balance (moderate)
  • Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
  • To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
  • Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
  • Operate Equipment (none)
  • Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
  • Environmental Factors :

  • Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
  • Interruptions (frequent)
  • Essential Cognitive Functions :

  • Analyze (continuous)
  • Computations (frequent)
  • Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
  • Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
  • Interruptions (frequent)
  • Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
  • Organize (frequent)
  • Disaster Service Worker :

    Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

    The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov / fair -chance-act / .

    The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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