Facilities Associate

The Facilities Associate plays a vital hands-on role in maintaining the museum’s physical spaces, ensuring they are clean, safe, functional, welcoming, and sustainable for visitors, staff, and collections. Reporting to the Head of Facilities and Assistant Head of Facilities, this position supports daily facility operations, preventive maintenance, safety protocols, and minor repairs. This role contributes to a positive visitor experience while helping advance the museum’s goals of operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and accessibility in both in-person and hybrid programming environments.

Essential Responsibilities include:

 Facilities Maintenance & Upkeep

• Perform routine cleaning, general maintenance, and minor repairs throughout museum galleries, offices, restrooms, public spaces, parking areas, and grounds.
• Monitor building systems, including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, electrical, and climate controls, and promptly report maintenance concerns.
• Conduct daily facility inspections to identify and address cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and accessibility needs.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities and coordinate with outside service providers as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, clean, and accessible environment for visitors, employees, and museum assets.
• Assist with safety inspections, emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and compliance with established safety procedures.
• Identify and promptly report potential hazards, equipment concerns, and facility-related emergencies.

Visitor Experience & Operational Support

• Respond promptly and professionally to facility-related needs and concerns from visitors and staff.
• Assist with museum opening and closing procedures, exhibition preparations, special events, and room setup and breakdown.
• Maintain parking areas, exterior spaces, signage, and clear, accessible pathways.
• Collaborate with Security, Visitor Services, and other departments to support daily museum operations.

Sustainability & Resource Management

• Follow environmentally responsible cleaning, recycling, waste disposal, and energy conservation practices.
• Maintain supplies, tools, and equipment, and assist with inventory management.
• Record completed work, maintenance requests, and facility concerns using designated systems.

Teamwork & Additional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with team members and provide coverage during busy periods or staff absences.
• Work schedules may vary and require weekend, holiday or overtime.
• Participate in required safety, equipment, and professional development training.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree or technical certification in facilities maintenance, building systems, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, janitorial services, building operations, or general maintenance. Experience in a museum, cultural institution, hospitality, or public venue is highly desirable. Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry is a plus.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs regularly. Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigating stairs, galleries, and tight spaces. Ability to work at heights or in confined areas occasionally.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza at Dealey Plaza, downtown Dallas, is one of the nation’s leading history museums and the most visited historic site in North Texas. Located within the historic Texas School Book Depository, the Museum preserves and shared the story of President John F. Kennedy, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the enduring legacy of the 1960s through exhibitions, educational programming, collection and public engagement.
This position is full-time and non-exempt. Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with internal compensation structure. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.