Adler Planetarium
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Exhibit Operations Specialist I
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Adler Planetarium . Responsibilities
Open and close museum exhibits and galleries, including turning on/off interactive components, equipment, computers, and lighting, and ensuring all components are clean and in safe working condition. Serve as Exhibits support staff for Adler-sponsored evening events as assigned. Inspect exhibits, galleries, displays, design lab spaces, and signage daily for wear and tear, and determine the need for repairs or refurbishment. Perform minor repairs and maintenance as necessary. Respond to radio calls and take corrective action as needed or escalate issues to other staff. Perform routine cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and removing dirt, monitoring for wear and tear, support digital exhibitry wiring, installation, and conducting preventive maintenance on exhibit components (e.g., replacing wires, cables, lights, lenses, batteries, switches, keyboards, circuit boards, motors). Handle material tasks such as emptying trash receptacles and loading/unloading trucks. Execute larger maintenance projects as assigned, such as recabling, rewiring exhibits, inspecting and replacing mechanical components (belts, bearings, pulleys, and motors), cleaning and lubricating interactive components, repainting galleries, and replacing graphics and signage. Assist with larger Exhibits team projects, including new exhibit production, major paint jobs, and graphic installations; support the maintenance of digital exhibit components. Provide a positive customer-facing experience by presenting a neat and professional appearance, treating guests with respect, and assisting them to make the most of their visit. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
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Join to apply for the
Exhibit Operations Specialist I
role at
Adler Planetarium . Responsibilities
Open and close museum exhibits and galleries, including turning on/off interactive components, equipment, computers, and lighting, and ensuring all components are clean and in safe working condition. Serve as Exhibits support staff for Adler-sponsored evening events as assigned. Inspect exhibits, galleries, displays, design lab spaces, and signage daily for wear and tear, and determine the need for repairs or refurbishment. Perform minor repairs and maintenance as necessary. Respond to radio calls and take corrective action as needed or escalate issues to other staff. Perform routine cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and removing dirt, monitoring for wear and tear, support digital exhibitry wiring, installation, and conducting preventive maintenance on exhibit components (e.g., replacing wires, cables, lights, lenses, batteries, switches, keyboards, circuit boards, motors). Handle material tasks such as emptying trash receptacles and loading/unloading trucks. Execute larger maintenance projects as assigned, such as recabling, rewiring exhibits, inspecting and replacing mechanical components (belts, bearings, pulleys, and motors), cleaning and lubricating interactive components, repainting galleries, and replacing graphics and signage. Assist with larger Exhibits team projects, including new exhibit production, major paint jobs, and graphic installations; support the maintenance of digital exhibit components. Provide a positive customer-facing experience by presenting a neat and professional appearance, treating guests with respect, and assisting them to make the most of their visit. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Adler Planetarium by 2x Get notified about new Operational Specialist jobs in
Chicago, IL .
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