Museum Maintainer/HVAC Technician

Ari-Armaturen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

American Museum Of Natural History in New York seeks a Museum Maintainer/HVAC Technician to perform preventive maintenance and service of a wide range of HVAC equipment, including steam systems, pumps, chillers, and distribution piping.

The role requires monitoring environmental conditions across the museum and responding to emergencies to ensure critical spaces like storerooms and exhibitions remain within specification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and service of HVAC equipment including pneumatic systems, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, chillers and distribution piping.
• Inspect and service steam system piping and components, replacing or repairing equipment as needed.
• Conduct 24/7 rounds to monitor temperature, humidity, and pressure for museum spaces and storage areas.
• Respond to HVAC emergencies and other urgent maintenance issues as required.

Education

Technical, trade or vocational education

Job description

American Museum Of Natural History

Museum Maintainer/HVAC Technician

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide‑range program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Museum Maintainer will perform preventative maintenance and service of all heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning equipment, including system components related to HVAC such as pneumatic systems, pumps, compressors, cooling towers (belts, bearings, valves, float switches, and other related equipment components), chillers, and all components of the chilled water and condenser water distribution piping systems. They also perform preventative maintenance and service of the steam system (including condensate) piping and components, which includes repair of disabled equipment and associated components and replacement of existing equipment.

The Museum Maintainer will be part of a 24/7 operation, responsible for continuous rounds through the physical plant and campus; documentation of temperature, humidity, and pressure readings vital to the environmental conditions required by the science collections storerooms, exhibition halls, and public spaces throughout the Museum; and physically inspecting the sprinkler and standpipe systems as well as through the computerized Building Management System. The position responds to all HVAC emergencies and other emergencies as required.

The expected salary for the Museum Maintainer/HVAC Technician is $82,529.07 per year. This position is overtime‑eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

None listed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical, trade or vocational education.

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide‑range program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.

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