Maintenance Technician 2
Maintenance Technician 2
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About MoMA PS1
MoMA PS1 champions how art and artists are at the intersection of the social cultural and political issues of their time. Providing audiences with the agency to ask questions access to knowledge and a forum for public debate PS1 has offered insight into artists diverse worldviews for more than 45 years. Founded in 1976 by Alanna Heiss the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York transforming a 19th-century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity.
With an annual budget of approximately $12M PS1 has been a member of New York Citys Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) since 1982 and an affiliate of The Museum of Modern Art since 2000.
We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you we encourage you to apply for this role.
Summary
Maintenance Technician II is responsible for supporting the maintenance and repair of PS1s facilities and its equipment as directed. Foundational skills in carpentry plumbing painting and basic maintenance are required for this position.
Supervision: Maintenance Technician II reports to the Manager of Building Operations & Director of Building Operations
Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance and Repair:
- Perform initial walkthroughs to assess facility conditions and identify maintenance needs
- Provide status updates on maintenance activities and repairs
- Proactively monitor and report interior and exterior repairs to Building Operations Manager including:
- Plumbing issues
- Electrical and lighting systems
- Ensure facility safety and cleanliness through timely and effective maintenance
Maintenance Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as minor repairs and adjustments as directed by MT I or Building Operations Management.
- Identify and report maintenance issues or malfunctions to the Building Operations Manager.
- Conduct painting touchups spackling and heavy-duty cleaning throughout the museum using appropriate tools and methods as directed.
- Respond to emergency maintenance issues including floods leaks and other urgent problems
- Perform weather-related tasks such as snow/ice/water removal and install floor mats for safety
- Move and assemble furniture as needed
- Retrieve and deliver packages to designated recipients
Cleaning Duties:
- Sweep mop strip buff and wax floors
- Vacuum carpets dust and empty garbage and recyclables daily
- Perform ongoing cleaning throughout the shift
- Restock restrooms
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance standards
Event Assistance:
- Set up and break down event equipment including staging tables chairs heat lamps garbage receptacles event infrastructure extension cords and other event-specific items
- Ensure facilities are maintained in good order and cleaned as necessary before during and after events
Building Protocol and Procedures:
- Ensure all doors and windows are securely locked
- Follow security directions to protect patrons staff and artwork
- Respond promptly to fire alarms system troubles and supervisory issues as directed by Operations Management and/or the Assistant Director of Security & Safety including:
- Assessing situations quickly
- Advising on alarm locations
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience in building maintenance and repair.
- Good knowledge of overall maintenance.
- Experienced in the use of hand and power tools such as table and miter saws impact drills and other equipment necessary for building maintenance.
- Experienced in the installation and repair of window air conditioner units.
- Strong problem solving and assessment skills; ability to apply best practices when managerial guidance is unavailable.
- Team player with excellent communication skills the ability to follow directions write memos and effectively present information to relevant parties.
- Proven skills with standard office productivity software including Gmail and Google Calendar.
- Weekend availability and shift flexibility required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is a full-time permanent union role with an hourly rate of $29.06. Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 10 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k) and pension plan; life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit and dependent care FSA.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
At MoMA PS1 we celebrate diverse experiences and perspectives. We believe that a successful candidate embodies many of the qualities outlined in our job postings and is eager to grow and develop the remaining skills on the job. If you find that you meet most but not all of the criteria listed in a job posting we strongly encourage you to apply.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer MoMA PS1 provides equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age color creed disability health condition gender identity or expression marital status or domestic partnership military status national origin or ancestry parental status or pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status and any other protected category as established by applicable law including the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). We are dedicated to fostering a diverse team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and abilities. We especially encourage individuals from historically underrepresented or marginalized communitiesincluding people of color transgender and gender-expansive individuals and those living with disabilitiesto apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
