About the role
Pay: $24.00 to $24.00 per hour
Position Overview
The Facilities Technician I supports the day-to-day care, maintenance, and operation of the museum’s facilities, grounds, and exhibits. This role is responsible for completing routine maintenance work independently while supporting more complex repairs and projects led by senior team members.
This position is suited for someone with early-career experience in facilities maintenance who can take ownership of assigned tasks, identify issues proactively, and contribute to a safe, functional, and appealing campus.
This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt position based in Pasadena, California. Full weekend and occasional evening hours are required. Typical hours 9:30am-6pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs across buildings, grounds, and exhibits with limited supervision
Maintain assigned areas to ensure the campus is safe, clean, and fully operational
Inspect facilities and equipment; identify issues, and resolve or escalate as appropriate
Respond to real-time maintenance needs during operating hours
Open and/or close facilities as assigned, ensuring buildings and systems are secure
Support the operation, upkeep, and basic troubleshooting of exhibits and guest-facing elements
Perform general trades work including painting, carpentry, landscaping, and basic electrical repairs
Assist with maintenance of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, life-safety), tools, and equipment
Support installations, event setup, AV setup, and minor fabrication projects as needed
Coordinate with vendors on-site as needed
Actively contribute to our culture of inclusivity, welcome, collaboration, play, and positivity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Skills
Working knowledge of basic building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation
Ability to complete routine maintenance and repairs independently and in a timely manner
Proficiency with hand and power tools across multiple trades
Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Strong awareness of safety practices and operational risks
Willingness to learn and expand technical skills over time
Minimum Experience
1–3 years of practical experience in facilities, maintenance, construction, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to complete routine maintenance tasks independently
Must have valid CA driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years
Must be proficient in oral and written English communication; Spanish language skills are a plus
Physical Requirements
Performs duties while standing, walking, bending, sitting, or climbing.
Climbs to heights of at least 10 feet.
Requires bending, squatting, crouching, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, reaching, working overhead, and climbing.
Requires lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. and pushing and/or pulling of up to 120 lbs.
Requires operating hand and power tools, as well as lifts and other motorized equipment.
Requires some outdoor work, some of which must be performed regardless of weather conditions.
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, rain, slippery surfaces, loud noises, machinery with moving parts, dirt, dust, debris, chemicals, fumes, and foul odors.
About Kidspace Children's Museum
For 45 years, Kidspace Children’s Museum has been a welcoming place for exploration and discovery, serving millions of children and their families. Join a team that creates hands-on play and learning experiences that are relevant, joyful, inspiring, and that involve guests in their own process of discovery. Kidspace is an equal opportunity employer and 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization committed to building a culture of play on a foundation of anti-racist policies and practices.