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The Museum of Modern Art is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician II responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment. The qualified candidate will utilize foundational skills in carpentry, plumbing, and painting while responding to maintenance issues, ensuring the safety and aesthetics of the museum environment.
About MoMA PS1
MoMA PS1 champions how art and artists are at the intersection of the social, cultural, and political issues of their time. Providing audiences with the agency to ask questions, access to knowledge, and a forum for public debate, PS1 has offered insight into artists’ diverse worldviews for more than 45 years. Founded in 1976 by Alanna Heiss, the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York, transforming a 19th-century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity.
With an annual budget of approximately $12M, PS1 has been a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) since 1982, and an affiliate of The Museum of Modern Art since 2000.
We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Summary
Maintenance Technician II is responsible for supporting the maintenance and repair of PS1’s facilities and its equipment as directed. Foundational skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and basic maintenance are required for this position.
Supervision: Maintenance Technician II reports to the Manager of Building Operations & Director of Building Operations
Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance and Repair:
Maintenance Responsibilities:
Cleaning Duties:
Event Assistance:
Building Protocol and Procedures:
Requirements
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is a full-time permanent union role with an hourly rate of $29.06. Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 10 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k) and pension plan; life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, and dependent care FSA.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
At MoMA PS1, we celebrate diverse experiences and perspectives. We believe that a successful candidate embodies many of the qualities outlined in our job postings and is eager to grow and develop the remaining skills on the job. If you find that you meet most, but not all, of the criteria listed in a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, MoMA PS1 provides equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, color, creed, disability, health condition, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership, military status, national origin or ancestry, parental status or pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”). We are dedicated to fostering a diverse team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We especially encourage individuals from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities—including people of color, transgender and gender-expansive individuals, and those living with disabilities—to apply.
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