Engaged Museum Technician at Klostret in Ystad

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you will find unique natural experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a rich business community that operates both locally and globally.

In Ystad municipality, we are about 2900 dedicated employees who contribute and make a difference. Together, we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.

Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers are trained in developing leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you can make a meaningful contribution to society. Here you will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.

We firmly stand on our values, which are - Better Together, characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism.

The Culture and Leisure Administration is responsible for Klostret in Ystad, Ystad Art Museum, Ystad Library, Youth House, Culture School, Marietorp Nature School, Ystad Arena Bad and halls, Nybrostrandsbadet, and sports facilities, as well as close contact with the association life. About 100 employees work here to create good conditions for a stimulating and active leisure and a rewarding, enriching cultural life for the residents of Ystad.

Klostret in Ystad is a city historical museum housed in a Franciscan monastery from the 13th century. The museum is also responsible for an object storage. Museum activities such as pedagogy, programs, and exhibitions are based on the monastery building and the collections managed by the museum.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an engaged museum technician who wants to work with us at the monastery to develop exhibition productions in a unique cultural historical environment. In the role of technician, you have a key role in collaboration with all staff. In addition to planning and building exhibitions and carefully handling museum objects in exhibitions and storage, it also includes working practically to preserve, care for, and develop the museum's cultural environments. The role includes building maintenance, certain property maintenance, and technical support during exhibitions and events. The position is central to the long-term work of ensuring that cultural heritage is preserved and made accessible for the future.

Your main tasks will be:

Museum Technical Work

• Participate in planning and implementation of exhibitions (construction, assembly, lighting, dismantling).
• Handle and install technical equipment (sound, light, video, digital installations).
• Be responsible for technical operation, service, and maintenance of exhibitions and the museum's fixed equipment.
• Manage transportation, packing, and unpacking of art and museum objects according to applicable safety procedures.
• Assist in designing mounting solutions, signage, and visitor environments.
• Support other staff with technical questions during events, tours, and productions.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable and safe working methods within the museum's technical area.

Cultural Environment Management

• Perform and coordinate practical care and maintenance measures in cultural historical buildings.
• Participate in planning and implementation of restorations in cultural environments.
• Contribute to risk assessment and emergency planning for the preservation of cultural environments.
• Collaborate with conservators, building care specialists, and property management regarding the museum's premises.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school or post-secondary education in a relevant field, e.g., exhibition technology, craftsmanship/carpentry, building preservation, electrical/sound/light, or equivalent as assessed by the employer.

Experience:

• Experience in technical work within the museum sector, object handling, and exhibition production.
• Experience in practical work with cultural environments, building preservation, or property maintenance.
• Experience in craftsmanship or knowledge of restoration projects is an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Practical skills in carpentry and construction, electrical, light, sound, and AV technology.
• Ability to produce own drawings and work from technical sketches.
• Familiarity with workplace safety regulations, safety, and lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of traditional materials and construction methods.
• Computer skills and documentation ability.
• Forklift driving skills are an advantage.
• A valid driver's license (B) is required.

Personal Attributes:

• Responsible, meticulous, and quality-conscious.
• Independent with good collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Creative and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Practical and solution-oriented.
• Interest in cultural heritage, building preservation, and sustainable management.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work in the long term.

Other:

• The work involves forklift work, work at heights, outdoor work, heavy lifting, and transportation.
• Some on-call duty, weekend or evening work may occur.

OTHER

Employees are sought under the condition that the position is not required by already employed staff or persons with preferential rights.

Before a possible employment, we will check citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or prove that you are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit.

All employees should be offered conditions for good health; therefore, we actively work with our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free working time.

In connection with this recruitment, we kindly decline contacts from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and thus not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the designated contact person.