Museum Maintainer

New York Hall of Science • New York, NY

1d • $53,997 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs highly responsible work in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of museum buildings, equipment, and facilities, as well as performing related work. Example of Typical Tasks: Performs, or supervises the performance of, responsible general maintenance work or specialized work in regard to electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, glazing, stone work, woodworking, shop work, metal work, and automotive repairs.

Requirements

• High school graduation or high school equivalency required
• Five (5) years of experience in building construction, facility maintenance, or related field.
• Must be mechanically inclined, with a strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general facility maintenance systems, as well as the ability to independently operate all maintenance equipment, such as hand tools, bench tools, ladders, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment efficiently
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and maintenance tracking systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Able to use and/or be exposed to standard maintenance materials and commercial cleaning products
• Knowledge of safe practices in accordance with OSHA standards- wearing proper protective eye wear, gloves, earplugs, and utilizing fall arrest & head gear when appropriate, etc.
• Ability to comprehend & apply safety procedures as they relate to Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must be detail–oriented and able to follow oral and written instructions

Nice To Haves

• Technical or vocational training, or a degree in a relevant field, preferred
• Existing FDNY Certificate of Fitness holders preferred (F1 - Fire Guard for impairment, F3 - Fire Guard for Indoor Places of Assembly, F4 - Fire Guard for Temporary Places of Assembly, S95 - Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems)
• OSHA 10/30 Certification preferred
• Fork truck and/or aerial lift certification preferred
• Bilingual Candidate preferred (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect buildings, structures, equipment, and vehicles to assess and check for defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.
• Perform routine maintenance on buildings, machinery, equipment, appliances, furniture, and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair cosmetic, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems.
• Install, adjust, and test new machinery or equipment as required.
• Constructs exhibit structures, backgrounds, and mountings.
• May perform responsible work in the reproduction of museum publications; or may lay out, construct, paint, and letter signs, markers, and directional indicators.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Determine the parts and materials needed to repair pending job orders and coordinate with vendors and suppliers to place orders.
• Maintain detailed records and generate reports of repairs, inspections, inventories, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards and company policies.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Pension plan and 401 (k) plan
• Free life insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 13 paid holidays off
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED