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General Maintenance of Buildings & Grounds

Job Overview

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is an outgrowth of the Dubuque County Historical Society, which also operates the Mathias Ham Historic Site, is home to the National Rivers Hall of Fame, and supports a national outreach program called RiverWorks Discovery. Its mission is to inspire stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive.

We are hiring one General Maintenance employee to assist with all maintenance needs of the organization. This is a multifaceted role that provides preventative support, inspections, improvements, and repairs.

This is a full time, permanent position with rotating weekend availability required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, flex plan, and 403b retirement plan.

The Dubuque County Historical Society and its properties, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mathias Ham Historic Site, are committed to embracing diversity, practicing equity, and ensuring accessibility and inclusion. We continually strive to achieve a welcoming environment in all our spaces, where our staff and community feel reflected and valued for their unique perspectives and backgrounds. DEAI values guide and impact all the decisions the museum makes, both internal and external.

Primary duties

• Perform general building maintenance of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mathias Ham Historic Site properties, including repairing structural damage, painting, minor plumbing, basic mechanical knowledge, preventive measures, etc.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mathias Ham Historic Site properties, including lawn care, snow removal, landscaping, etc.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and systems and identify any issues
• Identify and repair potential safety hazards in order to avoid damage and injury
• Assist with the set up and tear down for exhibits and events
• Additional duties as assigned

Additional duties

• Work with the Facilities team to ensure strict adherence to all relevant state and federal guidelines for safety and productivity, including OSHA and ADA
• Work with the Facilities and Manager on Duty team to conduct various safety drills
• Upon hiring you will Complete safety, bloodborne pathogens, fire extinguisher, CPR, and any other required trainings

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance technician or related position
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
• Experience in operating a variety of equipment, including lawn mowers, hand tools, power tools, snow blowers, etc.
• Working knowledge of common tools, appliances, and devices
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must be able to perform any physical demands of job duties, either with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Final candidates will be subject to a reference and background check.

How to apply

To learn more, visit www.rivermuseum.com/apply.  Apply by emailing your resume, cover letter, and references to apply@rivermuseum.com or by delivering them in person to 350 E. 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001.

Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that any applicant is able to meet all of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if you are drawn to this position and feel your strengths would be an asset to the organization, we highly encourage you to apply.