Maintainer (Engineering)

The-New-York-Botanical-Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Maintainer to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, boilers, and building management systems. The role supports multiple Garden facilities, including project work and safety compliance.

Requires HVAC/R experience or trade certification, EPA Type II, and a valid driver’s license; NYFD Refrigeration License preferred. Full-time, night shift 12 AM–8 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; HVAC/R trade cert or 3–5 years in HVAC/R.
• Type II EPA Certification for refrigerants.
• Valid driver’s license; NYFD Refrigeration License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on HVAC/R systems and related equipment.
• Maintain mechanical rooms including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and masonry.
• Support special projects and events across Garden facilities.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical work

Carpentry basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC/R Trade Certification

EPA Type II Refrigerant Certification

NYFD Refrigeration License (preferred)

Tools

EPA Type II Certification

NYFD Refrigeration License

Job description

Title

Maintainer

Reports To

Engineering Supervisor Maintainer

Engineering Management

Application Deadline is 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]