Maintainer (Engineering)

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Job summary

New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Maintainer to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration systems, including boilers, cooling towers, building management systems, and air distribution, under supervision.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and HVAC/R trade certificate or equivalent experience; EPA Type II certification and a valid driver’s license are required, with a NYFD refrigeration license preferred; Sunday–Thursday, 12 AM–8 AM shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; HVAC/R trade certificate preferred.
• EPA Type II certification required for refrigerants.
• Valid driver's license required; NYFD refrigeration license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC/refrigeration systems across Garden facilities.
• Maintain mechanical rooms including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks.
• Handle special projects, events, and temporary spaces on-site and off-site.

Skills

HVAC/R experience

EPA Type II Refrigerant Certification

Driver's license

NYFD Refrigeration License preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC/R trade certificate

Job description

• A NYFD Refrigeration License preferred

Title

Maintainer

Reports To

Engineering Supervisor Maintainer

Engineering Management

Engineering Management

Application Deadline

October 28, 2026

Position Summary

The Maintainer, under supervision, will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, including refrigeration systems, cooling towers, steam and hot water boiler plants, air distribution, controls and building management systems, as well as perform related work.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform related work in and around all Garden facilities including equipment diagnostics and repair; emergency response to equipment failure and safety compliance.
• Perform all types of general mechanical room maintenance, including, carpentry, plumbing. electrical, painting, masonry, and specifically HVAC in all Garden facilities.
• Performs related work as required by the NYBG within all on-site and off-site facilities including special projects, events and temporary places of assembly.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED, certificate from trade school in HVAC/R or 3-5 years in related position in the HVAC/Rindustry
• A Type II EPA Certification for reclamation of refrigerants
• A Valid driver's license required
• A NYFD Refrigeration License preferred

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Ability to move over 30 pounds

Work Schedule

• This a full time role, Sunday through Thursday, 12AM - 8 AM
  • Evening and afternoon shift work required

Salary

• $62,097

Benefits

• 15 Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• Health Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [e-mail]