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Maintainer; Maintenance

Job in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, 10458, USA
Listing for: New York Botanical Garden
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 53997 USD Yearly USD 53997.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Maintainer (Maintenance)

Maintainer

Perform routine maintenance and repair of buildings and related work across all Garden properties, including the perimeter fence. The primary responsibilities of a maintainer include Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, shop work, and automotive repairs.

Specific

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Fulfill assigned work orders.
  • Ability to take direction from management and effectively communicate with managers, team members, and garden staff.
  • Execute new projects from inception to completion related to the construction or fabrication of new structures or items.
  • Maintain all maintenance shops and storage rooms in an orderly fashion and comply with Garden safety regulations.
  • Monitor the work of Assistant Maintainers and ensure all assigned projects are completed safely and satisfactorily.
  • Maintain records, inventory, and prepare reports on work completed and materials used.
  • Inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles and maintain supply inventory.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in working on ladders, lifts, and other work platforms.
  • Perform office moves and assemble/move/deliver furniture and supplies.
  • Set up tables, chairs, tents, stages and equipment for Garden-related events.
  • Perform snow removal by using all types of snow clearing equipment, including but not limited to snow blowers and shovels.
  • Participate in all training provided by the Garden.
  • Perform other job–related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in general maintenance work, preferably in plumbing, masonry, carpentry, and electrical.
  • Must pass a written and practical exam and be able to work weekends.
  • Driver's license required.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date.

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

Ability to move up to 50 pounds and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Work Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday, 4 PM - 12 AM. Regular Days Off:
Sunday and Monday.

Salary:

$53,997*(62,097)
* Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years.

Benefits:

15 Vacation Days, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, Health Coverage, 401K, Pension Plan.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR.

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