On-site Museum Facilities Technician

ADP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan and 401k

Paid vacation and sick leave

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Corona, NY is seeking a full-time Museum Facilities Technician to assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of buildings and equipment. You will contribute to safe, reliable operations, perform routine maintenance, and help diagnose and fix issues across electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

Key duties include conducting inspections, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining records of repairs and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or high school equivalency required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
• One (1) year of experience in building construction, facility maintenance, or related fields.
• Must be mechanically inclined, with basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general facility maintenance systems, and the ability to operate all maintenance equipment under general supervision, such as hand tools, bench tools, ladders, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment efficiently.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs and maintenance tracking systems.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Able to use and/or be exposed to standard maintenance materials and commercial cleaning products.
• Knowledge of safe practices in accordance with OSHA standards- wearing proper protective eyewear, gloves, earplugs, and utilizing fall arrest & headgear when appropriate, etc.
• Ability to comprehend & apply safety procedures as they relate to Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must be detail–oriented and able to follow oral and written instructions

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect buildings, structures, equipment, and vehicles to identify defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance on buildings, machinery, equipment, appliances, furniture, and facility systems.
• Help diagnose and repair cosmetic, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Assist with the Installation, adjustment, and testing of new machinery or equipment as required.
• Construct exhibit structures, backgrounds, and mountings.
• May perform responsible work in reproducing museum publications; or may lay out, construct, paint, and letter signs, markers, and directional indicators.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Help to determine parts and materials needed to repair pending job orders and coordinate with vendors and suppliers for ordering as directed
• Maintain detailed records of work and assist in generating reports of repairs, inspections, inventories, and maintenance activities.
• Work alongside the Museum Maintainers, Supervising Museum Maintainer, and Director of Facilities to ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, and comply with safety standards and company policies.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

Safety procedures

Detail oriented

Oral/written instructions

General maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Corona, NY is seeking a full-time Museum Facilities Technician to assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of buildings and equipment. You will contribute to safe, reliable operations, perform routine maintenance, and help diagnose and fix issues across electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

Key duties include conducting inspections, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining records of repairs and maintenance activities.