Job Description:

• 1) Constructs and installs museum exhibit structures, electric wiring, and fixtures of materials, such as wood, plywood, and fiberglass, using handtools and power tools: Studies sketches or scale drawings for temporary or permanent display or exhibit structures, such as framework, fixtures, booths, or cabinets to determine type, amount, and cost of material needed.

• 2) Confers with exhibit planning and art personnel to discuss structural feasibility of plans and to suggest alternate methods of displaying objects in exhibit.

• 3) Cuts, assembles, and fastens parts to construct framework, panels, shelves, and other exhibit components of specified materials, using handtools and power tools.

• 4) Sprays or brushes paint, enamel, varnish, or other finish on structures, or creates special effects by applying finish with cloth, sponge, or fingers to prepare structure for addition of fittings.

• 5) Mounts fittings and fixtures, such as shelves, panelboards, and shadowboxes to framework, using handtools or adhesives.

• 6) Installs electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus, audiovisual components, or control equipment in framework, according to design specifications.

• 7) Installs or affixes murals, photographs, mounted legend materials, and graphics in framework or on fixtures.

• 8) Assembles, installs, or arranges structures in exhibit galleries working with maintenance and installation personnel.

• 9) Tests electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of exhibit structure to verify operation.

• 10) May maintain inventory of building materials, tools, and equipment, and order supplies as needed for construction of exhibit fixtures.

• 11) May assign duties to and supervise work of carpentry, electrical, and other craftworkers engaged in constructing and installing exhibit components.

• 12) May assist in placement of display accessories and collection objects or specimens.

• 13) May be designated according to speciality as Exhibit Carpenter; Exhibit Electrician; or job location as Planetarium Sky Show Technician; Science Center Display Builder.