Maintainer; Electrical Day Shift

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We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member— from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond— lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, including but not limited to lighting, power, HVAC motors, and motor controls. Other duties as assigned.

• Installation and maintenance of switches, breakers, panels, receptacles, lighting fixtures, dimmer systems, and other electrical apparatus
• Trouble‑shoot electrical shorts, motors, and motor controls
• Pipe bending and installing EMT, conduit, wire mold, and BX
• Maintain and clean electrical rooms, service rooms, and shop
• Perform other related duties as needed

Experience &

Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools, pipe bending, and circuitry
• Basic knowledge of national and New York City electrical codes
• Minimum 3 years of work experience with a licensed electrical contractor
• Work safely on ladders and scissor lifts, and ability to work in high places

Knowledge &

Education:

• High school or trade school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of national and New York City electrical code
• Knowledge of Ohm's law and basic electrical circuitry

Pay Rate: $25.9601 / Hourly. The advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role, set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations. Incumbent rates may vary depending on seniority status or terms provided by the DC 37 Local 1503 and Museum collective bargaining agreement.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means employees are located in one of the following states:
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania, and can commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan with optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre‑tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre‑tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial‑planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• Subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, granting free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

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