Hancock Field Station

Maintenance work outdoors in the wild flora and fauna by day and enjoy the Milky Way by night!

Posted: May 04, 2026

Maintenance Technician

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Fossil, Oregon

Wages/Pay
up to $26.97 / hour
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 29, 2026

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) owns and operates Hancock Field Station, a rural residential outdoor science camp 30 minutes outside Fossil, Oregon. The Camp Maintenance Technician provides a critical operations role through effective care, repair, and maintenance of camp buildings, grounds, and equipment.

A successful incumbent recognizes, mitigates, and responds to hazards to ensure a healthy and safe program for all participants and provides general maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and gas /electric appliances and systems for all camp buildings including staff housing. For a comprehensive list of essential duties and position requirements, please see the full job description in our job listing.

This position requires working onsite at the camp location, working on some weekends, holidays, and/or evenings, and requires 24-hour on-call duties for critical systems.

Private housing with shared amenities is included at no additional cost. 

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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

OMSI is a center of excellence in science teaching and learning and a valued destination for the community. Founded in 1944, OMSI is ranked as one of the nation's top ten science museums and a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that reaches 1 million people each year. We are proud to be the largest museum-based outdoor education program in the country.

Location
Oregon
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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