Facilities Technician

childrensmuseumofmanhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision and dental insurance

Medical coverage for employees

Paid holidays and time off

401K/403B plan

Free museum admission

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is seeking a Facilities Technician to support the Director of Building Operations in daily maintenance, repairs, and preventative tasks at our Upper West Side location. This role requires regular weekend hours and the ability to perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for visitors.

The position offers full-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 3+ years in facilities maintenance.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry understanding.
• Experience with hand and electrical tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
• Inspect facility grounds and report hazards to supervisor.
• Paint, patch, and perform basic interior repairs.
• Clear snow and spread snow-melting chemicals for both locations.
• Open/close building and respond to maintenance requests as needed.
• Serve as Fire Warden on weekends.

Skills

Weekend availability

3+ years facilities maintenance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Workplace safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry basics

Job description

POSITION

Facilities Technician

CLASSIFICATION

Full time

EXEMPT STATUS

Nonexempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Building Operations

LOCATION

212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024

WEBSITE

www.CMOM.org

ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is dedicated to inspiring children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs. These experiences include classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs support children as they grow and develop socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. We also strive to support caregivers in fostering that growth and development at home and at school. The Museum’s special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The full time Facilities Technician will assist the Director of Building Operations in the general upkeep, improvement, and preventative maintenance of the museum. This position will conduct daily walkthroughs to identify any potential hazards to provide the correct preventative action needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, operate, and assist in the repair of all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, facility interior/exterior repair, and related grounds as it pertains to assigned buildings
• Conduct physical inspections of the facility grounds, premises, hallways, common areas, restrooms, etc., and inform the Director of Building Operations for anything hazardous or in need of repair
• Maintain the facilities and premises as assigned including painting, patching, basic kitchen appliance repair, furniture, walls, ceiling tiles, carpeting, floor tiles, etc.
• Responsible for removing snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas using equipment provided and spreading snow‑melting chemicals for both locations
• Open and close the building as scheduled
• Be on call to respond to maintenance requests
• Serve as Fire Warden for 83rd Street building on weekends

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• High school education or equivalent
• At least 3+ years of working experience in facilities maintenance
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• Experience using hand and electrical tools
• Repair and maintenance skills (changing light fixtures, painting, flooring repair, small building repairs, heating and air conditioning system)
• Superb problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of workplace safety

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to push/lift 75 pounds
• Ability to climb, bend, sit, kneel, walk, or crouch as the job may require
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Ability to work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Ability to work around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning fluids, paints

COMPENSATION

$25.00/hour

BENEFITS

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package including vision, dental and medical (free medical coverage for employees, with premium plans available for dependents), 403B, life insurance, EAP, Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off, Vacation leave and Sick leave. We also offer a range of voluntary benefits, such as, FSA, critical illness, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance. As a CMOM employee, you are eligible for free admission to other New York City cultural institutions.

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

Background checks will be completed on all employees.