Facilities Maintenance Technician

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Vision Prescription Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

PSLF Eligible

Museum Pass

Garden Admission

Employee Discount

Job summary

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is seeking a Maintainer to support rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, and facilities across garden buildings and infrastructure. The role operates under general supervision with a Monday–Friday schedule after training, 7 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of paid building maintenance experience; candidates must obtain several Certificates of Fitness within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of paid experience in building maintenance.
• Certificates of Fitness (FDNY) must be obtained within six months of hire or paid by the Garden.

Responsibilities

• Perform or supervise general maintenance and specialized work including automotive repairs, electrical systems, painting, glazing, stonework, woodworking, and shop work.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of machinery and specialized equipment.
• Repair and maintain HVAC systems and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on work performed and materials used.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Ability to pass written and practical

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Night/weekend shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years building maintenance experience

Job description

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is seeking a Maintainer to support rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, and facilities across garden buildings and infrastructure. The role operates under general supervision with a Monday–Friday schedule after training, 7 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of paid building maintenance experience; candidates must obtain several Certificates of Fitness within six months.