Building Technician I - Full Time

Join in on the excitement of our Exhibitions and Art Programming in downtown Santa Barbara within the newly renovated Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has an opening for a Building Technicians in the Facilities and Installations Department. Job duties will include: Providing set-ups for meetings and receptions; providing audio/visual setups and services for meetings, events and exhibitions; cleaning of all areas of the Museum as second custodian. 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, two years of general maintenance or in skilled trades, must have excellent mechanical abilities. 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. English verbal and written communication skills preferred.

• The position reports to the Director of Facilities and Installations.
• Hourly wage is $21.00/hour and a regular 40-hour workweek.
• Full Time status is eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision, pre-tax plans, life insurance, and more. Accrued vacation up to ~15 days, 64 hours paid sick leave reissued annually, and 13 paid holidays (14 on Federal election years). 403b eligibility with match after a year of service, Downtown SB BikeSpot membership, and more.
• Successful Background and DMV Check is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.