Facilities Technician
POSITION: Facilities Technician
CLASSIFICATION: Full time
EXEMPT STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Building Operations
LOCATION: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024
WEBSITE: www.CMOM.org
ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is dedicated to inspiring children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs. These experiences include classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs support children as they grow and develop socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. We also strive to support caregivers in fostering that growth and development at home and at school. The Museum’s special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The full time Facilities Technician will assist the Director of Building Operations in the general upkeep, improvement, and preventative maintenance of the museum. This position will conduct daily walkthroughs to identify any potential hazards to provide the correct preventative action needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain, operate, and assist in the repair of all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, facility interior/exterior repair, and related grounds as it pertains to assigned buildings
Conducts physical inspections of the facility grounds, premises, hallways, common areas, restrooms, etc. and informs the Director of Building Operations for anything hazardous or in need of repair
Maintains the facilities and premises as assigned including painting, patching, basic kitchen appliance repair, furniture, walls, ceiling tiles, carpeting, floor tiles, etc.
Responsible for removing snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas using equipment provided and spread snow melting chemicals for both locations
Opens and closes the building as scheduled
On call to respond to maintenance requests
Serve as Fire Warden for 83rd Street building on weekends
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
High school education or equivalent
At least 3+ years of working experience in facilities maintenance
Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
Experience using hand and electrical tools
repair and maintenance skills (changing light fixtures, painting, flooring repair, small building repairs, heating and air conditioning system)
Superb problem solving skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of workplace safety
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to push/lift 75 pounds
Ability to climb, bend, sit, kneel, walk, or crouch as the job may require
Ability to work in extreme temperatures
Ability to work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection
Ability to work around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning fluids, paints
Compensation: $25.00/hour
Benefits:
Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package including vision, dental and medical (free medical coverage for employees, with premium plans available for dependents), 403B, life insurance, EAP, Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off, Vacation leave and Sick leave. We also offer a range of voluntary benefits, such as, FSA, critical illness, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance. As a CMOM employee, you are eligible for free admission to other New York City cultural institutions.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
Background checks will be completed on all employees.