Maintainer (Engineering)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

15 Vacation Days

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Job summary

The Maintainer at New York Botanical Garden will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, including refrigeration systems, cooling towers, steam and hot water boiler plants, air distribution, and building management systems. Under supervision, you will diagnose equipment, respond to failures, and ensure safety compliance across all garden facilities.

This full-time night-shift role (Sun through Thu, 12 AM – 8 AM) requires a high school diploma or trade school certification

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; trade certificate in HVAC/R preferred.
• 3-5 years related HVAC/R experience listed as a strong plus.
• EPA Type II certification required for refrigerant reclamation.
• Valid driver's license is required; NYFD refrigeration license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and repair maintenance on HVAC and related systems across Garden facilities.
• Diagnose equipment issues; respond to failures and ensure safety compliance.
• Carry out general mechanical room maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical & plumbing basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC/R trade certificate

3-5 years HVAC/R experience

EPA Type II Refrigerant Certification

Valid driver's license

NYFD Refrigeration License preferred

Job description

Title

Maintainer

Reports To

Engineering Supervisor Maintainer Engineering Management

Application Deadline

Application Deadline is September 26, 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