Maintainer (Maintenance)

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Botanical Garden in New York, NY is seeking a Maintainer to perform routine maintenance and repair of buildings across all garden properties, including painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, shop work, and automotive tasks.

The role involves fulfilling work orders, leading projects from start to finish, maintaining tools and inventory, and supporting garden events and snow removal operations. OSHA-certified candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in general maintenance (plumbing, masonry, carpentry, electrical).
• Must pass a written and practical exam and be able to work weekends.
• Driver’s license required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or able to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill assigned work orders and communicate with managers and staff.
• Execute projects from inception to completion for new structures or items.
• Maintain shops and storage rooms and ensure garden safety regulations.
• Monitor Assistant Maintainers and ensure safe, satisfactory project completion.
• Maintain records, inventory, and reports on work and materials used.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles and manage inventory.
• Demonstrate proficiency with ladders, lifts and other work platforms.
• Set up tables, chairs, tents, stages and equipment for events.
• Perform snow removal using snow blowers and shovels.
• Participate in training provided by the Garden.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Masonry

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Snow removal equipment

Ladders and lifts

Hand tools

Job description

Title

Maintainer

Reports To

Associate Vice President for Operations

Senior Director for Maintenance, Events and Training

Director For Maintenance

Application Deadline

September 3rd, 2026

Position Summary

Perform routine maintenance and repair of buildings and related work across all Garden properties, including the perimeter fence. The primary responsibilities of a maintainer include Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, shop work, and automotive repairs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Fulfill assigned work orders. Ability to take direction from management and effectively communicate with managers, team members, and garden staff.
• Execute new projects from inception to completion related to the construction or fabrication of new structures or items.
• Maintain all maintenance shops and storage rooms in an orderly fashion and comply with Garden safety regulations.
• Monitor the work of Assistant Maintainers and ensure all assigned projects are completed safely and satisfactorily.
• Maintain records, inventory, and prepare reports on work completed and materials used
• Inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles and maintain supply inventory
• Demonstrate proficiency in working on ladders, lifts, and other work platforms
• Perform office moves and assemble/ move/ deliver furniture and supplies
• Set up tables, chairs, tents, stages and equipment for Garden-related events
• Perform snow removal by using all types of snow clearing equipment, including but not limited to snow blowers and shovels.
• Participate in all training provided by the Garden
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in general maintenance work, preferably in plumbing, masonry, carpentry, and electrical. Must pass a written and practical exam and be able to work weekends.
• Driver’s license required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Ability to move up to 50 pounds and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Work Schedule

• Tuesday-Saturday, 4 PM - 12 AM

Regular Days Off

Sunday and Monday

Salary

• $53,997 *(62,097)
• *Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years

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]