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Museum Technician
(Role title: Trades Technician II)

Position #: Hourly/Wage
Hourly Pay Range: $15.00
Job Role: Museum Technician/Buildings & Grounds
Location: Martinsville, VA

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is seeking a Museum Technician to join our Buildings & Grounds team. 

This is a part-time position of up to 29 hours per week. Normal work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with workdays fluctuating between Monday-Saturday (Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend only). The job start date is July 1, 2024.

DUTIES:

• Perform building sanitation and custodial work.
• Assist in other areas as needed to include assistance with installing and deinstalling exhibits, lawn and vehicle care, and other general areas of the museum as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and within in a team atmosphere.
• Must be available to work museum events, which may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with the above duties is a plus, but not required.
• Must have some computer skills to be able to input time and check emails.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license are needed. 
• Must be able to pass background check.

Currently accepting resumes and three references.

To submit resumes/references, or for questions about this job listing, please contact Lynette Perkins, Human Resources Manager, via email at lynette.perkins@vmnh.virginia.gov. She may also be reached at 276-403-8522.

The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify which is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. The successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.