Facilities Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Facilities Maintenance Technician, James J. Hill House

LOCATION: James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range$22.28 - $23.99 hourly

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, temporary (approximately 40 weekly hours) position through July 31, 2025.

BENEFITS: Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

DESIGNATION: Temporary

POSTING DATE: May 5, 2025

DEADLINE DATE: May 19, 2025

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to conduct and/or oversee maintenance and repairs at the James J. Hill House, including the buildings, equipment, grounds, hardware, mechanical, and safety and security systems, ensuring they are maintained at a high level of health, quality, and safety for the occupying staff and visiting public.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Operate, maintain, perform, and document repairs on all equipment and building mechanical systems to keep items in proper working order and preserve the historic integrity of the site; 2) Perform and document custodial and event/program tasks; 3) Maintain and repair grounds; 4) Coordinate, schedule, and perform routine maintenance and repair on equipment and tools so all are in proper and safe working order; and 5) Coordinate, and follow up on contracted work by vendors or other MNHS staff charged with work at site; 6) Provide support at other sites if needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Possession of - or the willingness and ability to acquire within six (6) months - a Minnesota Boilers License. MNHS to facilitate and pay for license.
• Sensitivity to the need to maintain buildings and grounds so as to maintain historical integrity to visitors while at the same time prolonging the life of the facility.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general groundskeeping tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and manage time.Take initiative, to work independently and as a member of a team, and be self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of hand and power tools - including, but not limited to grounds and building maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and security repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing, by phone, and in person with team members, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to use Google products including calendar, email, and sheets.
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders, use scaffolding, and enter enclosed spaces.
• Ability and willingness to maintain electronic and written records and to complete assigned reports.
• Ability to properly lift 75 pounds rarely, 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to walk long distances regularly, and to perform exterior duties in all Minnesota climate extremes.
• Ability to infrequently respond to security or fire alarms at all hours.
• Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to review and approve project proposals, to evaluate and critically appraise work in progress, to identify the need for corrective actions and to recommend acceptance of contract work.
• Experience operating and maintaining security and fire alarm systems.
• Experience working at a museum, historic site, or comparable setting.
• Knowledge of current developments in building mechanical technologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of MNHS policies & procedures.
• Possession of a Minnesota Boiler’s License.
• Possession of First Aid training certification.

Should you have questions with the application process, email [email protected] or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.28 - $23.99 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person