Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Building Operations Technician
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Building Operations Technician
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Description This position performs the preventive and corrective actions needed to maintain the building structure and systems, vehicles and equipment, grounds, parking garage, and lots in order to provide a safe, attractive, environmentally controlled facility for guests, staff, and collections. The role requires basic technical skills, problem‑solving ability, and the capacity to operate under minimal supervision.
Job Class Full Time
Hiring Range $30/hour
Work Schedule Four 10‑hour shifts; 6:30 am – 5 pm Mon‑Thu or Tues‑Fri
Essential Duties
Works on major building systems: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and the building structure.
Performs daily functional and safety checks on these systems.
Inspects facilities and equipment to identify construction, maintenance, and repair needs.
Performs semi‑skilled trades work in variety of trades areas for construction, maintenance, and repair, including welding, carpentry, masonry, mechanical maintenance, minor electrical, minor plumbing, minor refrigeration and air conditioning, and painting.
Under the guidance of the Building Operations Supervisor, may perform technical work of substantial intricacy.
Provides off‑hours on‑call service as scheduled and handles emergency and snow removal services.
Assists independent contractors with services in the building and other departments with projects as needed.
Repairs and maintains museum vehicles and motorized equipment as needed.
Performs computer and clerical work as needed, using a computer to diagnose system problems.
Provides constructive input into work efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvement.
Works as a member of a team and takes initiative to work independently as needed.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
2 years’ experience in building trades or building maintenance required.
2 years’ experience in the proper and safe use of a wide variety of hand and power tools required.
Current Colorado driver’s license and vehicle insurance required.
Evening, night, weekend, and on‑call work required.
Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have
Experience with skillsets in one or more of the following: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (preferred).
Experience with boiler operations.
Experience with HVAC water treatment systems.
Experience with building automation systems.
Working Conditions
Exposure to moderate and loud noise; may require shouting to be heard over ambient noise.
Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.
Must be able to transport and climb ladders and work from elevation.
Must maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling; may work on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 75% of the time).
Must be able to walk from one work site to another and cover distances of up to 5 miles per day.
Needs good visual acuity to work with machinery and tools.
Must be able to exert up to 100 lb of force occasionally, up to 50 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly to move objects.
May experience seasonal exposure to heat and cold when working outdoors; exposure can exceed 100 °F or drop below 32 °F for periods longer than 1 hour.
Environmental hazardous conditions may be encountered around machinery, electrical systems, and chemicals; use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
May need to investigate spaces that are not conditioned and may be confining; ability to stoop, kneel, or crawl to enter spaces.
Application Instructions Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time, and only electronic submissions via the museum’s website are accepted.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Description This position performs the preventive and corrective actions needed to maintain the building structure and systems, vehicles and equipment, grounds, parking garage, and lots in order to provide a safe, attractive, environmentally controlled facility for guests, staff, and collections. The role requires basic technical skills, problem‑solving ability, and the capacity to operate under minimal supervision.
Job Class Full Time
Hiring Range $30/hour
Work Schedule Four 10‑hour shifts; 6:30 am – 5 pm Mon‑Thu or Tues‑Fri
Essential Duties
Works on major building systems: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and the building structure.
Performs daily functional and safety checks on these systems.
Inspects facilities and equipment to identify construction, maintenance, and repair needs.
Performs semi‑skilled trades work in variety of trades areas for construction, maintenance, and repair, including welding, carpentry, masonry, mechanical maintenance, minor electrical, minor plumbing, minor refrigeration and air conditioning, and painting.
Under the guidance of the Building Operations Supervisor, may perform technical work of substantial intricacy.
Provides off‑hours on‑call service as scheduled and handles emergency and snow removal services.
Assists independent contractors with services in the building and other departments with projects as needed.
Repairs and maintains museum vehicles and motorized equipment as needed.
Performs computer and clerical work as needed, using a computer to diagnose system problems.
Provides constructive input into work efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvement.
Works as a member of a team and takes initiative to work independently as needed.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
2 years’ experience in building trades or building maintenance required.
2 years’ experience in the proper and safe use of a wide variety of hand and power tools required.
Current Colorado driver’s license and vehicle insurance required.
Evening, night, weekend, and on‑call work required.
Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have
Experience with skillsets in one or more of the following: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (preferred).
Experience with boiler operations.
Experience with HVAC water treatment systems.
Experience with building automation systems.
Working Conditions
Exposure to moderate and loud noise; may require shouting to be heard over ambient noise.
Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.
Must be able to transport and climb ladders and work from elevation.
Must maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling; may work on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 75% of the time).
Must be able to walk from one work site to another and cover distances of up to 5 miles per day.
Needs good visual acuity to work with machinery and tools.
Must be able to exert up to 100 lb of force occasionally, up to 50 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly to move objects.
May experience seasonal exposure to heat and cold when working outdoors; exposure can exceed 100 °F or drop below 32 °F for periods longer than 1 hour.
Environmental hazardous conditions may be encountered around machinery, electrical systems, and chemicals; use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
May need to investigate spaces that are not conditioned and may be confining; ability to stoop, kneel, or crawl to enter spaces.
Application Instructions Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time, and only electronic submissions via the museum’s website are accepted.
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