General Maintenance Technician

About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

The Huntington

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

The Culture

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond.  Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. 

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

• Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.

• Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.

• Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.

• Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.

• Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

Job Description

About the Role  

Working under regular supervision, the General Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, light plumbing, light electrical work, waterproofing, and assisting with special event setup and teardown. 

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.  

This is a limited-term, full time position to cover a leave of absence for six months.

Essential Duties  

• Performs general maintenance assignments, including roofing, plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywalling, patching, assembling office furniture, hanging pictures, and banners.  

• Repairs and constructs items requiring the skill of a carpenter. 

• Moves objects and hangs paintings under the direction of collections’ staff. 

• Installs and repairs hardware and equipment. 

• Paints interior and exterior surfaces; prepares surfaces to be painted.  

• Performs stucco and plaster repair. 

• Uses drop clothes and masking to protect furniture. 

• Changes light bulbs and fixtures. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Candidate Requirements and Experience  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Must have the ability and aptitude to work with tools and materials of the carpentry trade, read and work from shop drawings and blueprints;  

• Must have valid driver’s license;  

• Must be knowledgeable of various paints and surface preparations; 

• Must also know the proper uses of rollers, paint brushes and spray equipment;  

• Must be able to lift heavy objects, such as furniture, motors and lumber;  

• Must be able to work neatly and cautiously around art objects;  

• Must be willing to work at a variety of trades and assist Facilities staff as required;  

• Must be able to work flexible hours, follow orders and work cooperatively with others.  

• Experience: Must have a minimum of two year’s experience in some or all of these trades: Carpentry, painting, plumbing, hardware. 

Working Conditions   

• The Huntington campus is extensive and diverse; this role requires working across indoor and outdoor environments. 

Compensation & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• Pay Rate: $28.00-$30.00/hr.
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

The Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment. 

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.