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About the Role

Under general supervision, assist with the performance of highly responsible work in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of museum buildings, equipment, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect buildings, structures, equipment, and vehicles to identify defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance on buildings, machinery, equipment, appliances, furniture, and facility systems.
• Help diagnose and repair cosmetic, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Assist with the installation, adjustment, and testing of new machinery or equipment as required.
• Construct exhibit structures, backgrounds, and mountings.
• Perform responsible work in reproducing museum publications or lay out, construct, paint, and letter signs, markers, and directional indicators.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Help determine parts and materials needed to repair pending job orders and coordinate with vendors and suppliers for ordering as directed.
• Maintain detailed records of work and assist in generating reports of repairs, inspections, inventories, and maintenance activities.
• Work alongside the Museum Maintainers, Supervising Museum Maintainer, and Director of Facilities to ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, and comply with safety standards and company policies.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or high school equivalency required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
• One (1) year of experience in building construction, facility maintenance, or related fields.
• Must be mechanically inclined, with basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general facility maintenance systems.
• Ability to operate all maintenance equipment under general supervision, such as hand tools, bench tools, ladders, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment efficiently.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs and maintenance tracking systems.
• Ability to read and interpret basic 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.
• 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.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, and climb.
• Ability to work in varied physical environments, including outdoor, confined, and at-height settings.
• Mobility: Must be able to move about the building to perform cleaning tasks, including standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, such as trash bags, cleaning supplies, and equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Must be able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, including operating cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Reaching and Bending: Must be able to reach overhead and bend down to clean high and low areas, including windows, floors, and furniture.

Skills

• Mechanical knowledge
• Electrical knowledge
• Plumbing knowledge
• General facility maintenance knowledge
• Equipment operation
• Troubleshooting
• Repair
• Preventative maintenance
• Maintenance tracking systems
• Reading technical manuals
• Reading blueprints
• Reading schematics
• OSHA safety practices
• SDS comprehension
• Detail-oriented
• Following instructions

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Regular

Experience Level

• One (1) year of experience in building construction, facility maintenance, or related fields.

Education Level

• High school graduation or high school equivalency required

Salary/Compensations

• $43,997 per year

Benefits

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

About the Company

• Since its founding at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has inspired millions of people — children, teachers, and families — by offering innovative, participatory ways to learn and encouraging people to explore their curiosity and nurture their creativity.
• Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the country, NYSCI welcomes 400,000 visitors each year and serves thousands more through outreach in schools, teacher professional development, and participation in a variety of public events and research initiatives.
• NYSCI is a leader in the science museum field, recognized for its highly regarded exhibitions, programs, and products, all of which are informed by our inclusive, research-derived approach to STEM learning and engagement called Design, Make, Play.
• The defining characteristics of Design, Make, Play — open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement, and delight — are the ingredients that invite broad participation in STEM and make engagement and learning irresistible.
• Through this transformative model for STEM exploration, NYSCI engages a broad community of learners in STEM by fostering the excitement of self-directed exploration and by tapping into the joy of learning intrinsic in young people’s play.
• NYSCI has approximately 95 full-time and over 135 part-time and casual staff members.

Equal Opportunity

• The New York Hall of Science is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees.
• We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
• We support a drug-free workplace.