Maintenance Associate | Asociado; de mantenimiento

Job Description

Evening Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Full‑time, Nonexempt, $25.85/hour

Two positions available

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts. The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935.

A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder. Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.

The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public.

The Museum and Art Research Library reopened to the public in April.

At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work‑life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Maintenance Associates are responsible for cleaning all offices, restrooms, public areas, galleries, as well as the employee break and dining spaces. They assist with set‑up/tear‑down for special events of all kinds: staff events, small luncheons, private corporate events, and fundraising events. They maintain the property surrounding the building by cleaning sidewalks, including gum and snow removal. They also work to ready and maintain museum galleries for installation of artwork and for the visiting public.

Duties include careful dusting and cleaning of historic surfaces and finishes, including marble, limestone, carved wood, decorative painted walls, ornate ironwork, and display cases; cleaning of interior and exterior windows, requiring opening of windows with 100+‑year‑old hardware; and cleaning walls and ceilings.

The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years professional cleaning experience.
• Must be able to use all cleaning equipment: vacuums, mops, brooms.
• Sensitivity to working near/around sensitive materials including gilded elements, fabric‑covered walls, ornate draperies, and, most importantly, invaluable works of art.

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable…