Night-Shift HVAC & Building Systems Maintainer

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 New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Maintainer to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, boilers, and building management systems. The role supports multiple Garden facilities, including project work and safety compliance.

Requires HVAC/R experience or trade certification, EPA Type II, and a valid driver’s license; NYFD Refrigeration License preferred. Full-time, night shift 12 AM–8 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; HVAC/R trade cert or 3–5 years in HVAC/R.
• Type II EPA Certification for refrigerants.
• Valid driver’s license; NYFD Refrigeration License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on HVAC/R systems and related equipment.
• Maintain mechanical rooms including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and masonry.
• Support special projects and events across Garden facilities.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical work

Carpentry basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC/R Trade Certification

EPA Type II Refrigerant Certification

NYFD Refrigeration License (preferred)

Tools

EPA Type II Certification

NYFD Refrigeration License

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Maintainer to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, boilers, and building management systems. The role supports multiple Garden facilities, including project work and safety compliance.

Requires HVAC/R experience or trade certification, EPA Type II, and a valid driver’s license; NYFD Refrigeration License preferred. Full-time, night shift 12 AM–8 AM, Sunday through Thursday.