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 Maintainer at The New York Botanical Garden will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, including refrigeration, boilers, cooling towers, air distribution, and building management systems, under supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, HVAC/R trade certificate or 3–5 years experience; EPA Type II refrigerant certification; a valid driver’s license, and NYFD refrigeration license preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with a night shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; HVAC/R trade certificate or 3–5 years of related HVAC/R experience.
• EPA Type II certification for refrigerant reclamation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• NYFD Refrigeration License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment; emergency response and safety compliance.
• Perform general mechanical room maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry and HVAC.
• Support facilities with special projects, events and temporary assemblies.

Skills

HVAC/R expertise

EPA Type II certification

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school HVAC/R certificate

Tools

Refrigeration diagnostics tools

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