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Museum Maintainer Carpentry
Job Location:
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Museum Maintainer - Carpentry
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art history and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration compassion courage and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections exhibitions and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here.
About the role
The Museum Maintainer for Carpentry shop is a skilled trade position responsible for maintaining repairing fabricating and installing building gallery exhibition office and furniture components that support the Museums operations and presentation standards. Working under the supervision of the Carpentry Supervisor or assigned supervisor the role uses drawings specifications measurements and field judgment to complete high-quality carpentry and cabinetmaking work safely and accurately. This position directly supports exhibition readiness facility reliability visitor and staff safety and the protection of Museum buildings collections finishes and public spaces. Core responsibilities include skilled carpentry exhibition and gallery support building repairs safe tool and equipment use work-area protection housekeeping and emergency support when assigned. The role requires the ability to meet operational needs through overtime weekend or adjusted schedules when required.
Responsibilities:
- Perform skilled carpentry cabinetmaking and general building maintenance work under the supervision of the Carpentry Supervisor or assigned supervisor.
- Assist with the maintenance repair fabrication installation and removal of Museum building elements exhibit structures gallery components office fixtures furniture and related woodwork.
- Construct repair and install frames pedestals cases vitrines platforms partitions walls ceilings doors floors locks windows office furniture exhibition furnishings and other items required for galleries exhibitions grounds offices and support spaces.
- Work from drawings specifications measurements and supervisor direction to complete assigned carpentry and fabrication tasks accurately and safely.
- Assist with general maintenance and repair work including support to other facilities staff or handyman functions when the work is consistent with the carpentry title and operational needs.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship finish quality alignment fit and appearance in all assigned work.
- Perform work in a manner that protects Museum buildings collections finishes equipment staff visitors and public areas.
- Use appropriate work-area protection dust control housekeeping and safe material handling practices during installation repair and fabrication work.
- Maintain equipment rooms shop areas and related support spaces in a clean orderly and safe condition ensuring required access is preserved unauthorized storage is prevented and all areas remain compliant with applicable safety fire-life-safety and operational requirements.
- Operate hand tools power tools and related carpentry equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.
- Wear required safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)appropriate tothe task being performed
- Respond when required to support emergency conditions protect Museum property and assist with temporary repairs or protective measures as directed when the work is consistent with the carpentry title.
- Work overtime weekends or adjusted schedules as needed to support exhibitions emergencies operational deadlines and Museum needs.
Requirements:
- Three (3) years full-time paid experience as a carpenter/cabinet maker.
- Knowledge of woodworking construction and related building maintenance including use of hand and power tools or experienced with wood working machinery as well as hand tools including pneumatic nailers and staplers knowledge of blueprints reading and safe work practices.
- Ability to work from drawing and specs to build cases pedestals and other items required for Museum exhibits galleries buildings and ground.
- Knowledge of door hardware installation repair and glazing.
- Must be able to work safely from high ladders and scaffolds and handle all kinds of construction tools and materials.
- Ability to lift and transport heavy parts or equipment up to 100 pounds.
- Osha 30-hour training for construction industry.
Department: Museum Operations
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Salary: $62097
Union status: Union DC37 Local 1502
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Position type: Full-time
Schedule: MondayFriday 8 am4:30 pm. This position is subject to occasional overtime and weekend hours.
Benefit Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
- Generous paid time off including annual vacation leave sick leave and 13 Museum holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care dependent care and commuter expenses
- Employee Assistant Program
- Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
- Early access to Museum exhibitions
- Invitations to staff-only programs tours and on-site engagement events
- Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
- 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
- 20% discount at Museum café
- All positions are based in Brooklyn New York with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote)
Apply Today
We recognize that its unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you we strongly encourage you to apply today. Were committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration compassion courage and the will to act.
About Company
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's second largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
