Assistant Maintainer

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Full Time Manual Labor NYSCI, Corona, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $43,997.00 Annually

Position Title

Rate of Pay

$43,997 per year

Department

Work Location

Facilities

On-site

Reports to

Work Schedule

Supervising Museum Maintainer & Director of Facilities

Wed-Sun; 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

FLSA Status

Position Classification

Union Non-Exempt

Full-Time, Regular, Non-Supervisory, Union-eligible

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.

Under general supervision, assist with the performance of 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

• Assists with the performance of responsible general maintenance work or specialized work regarding electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, glazing, stonework, woodworking, shop work, metalwork, and automotive repairs.

• 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.
• May perform responsible work in reproducing museum publications; or may lay out, construct, paint, and letter signs, markers, and directional indicators.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Help to 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.
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• 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, and the ability to operate all maintenance equipment under general supervision, such as hand…