Maintainer

Position Title: Maintainer

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Facilities Director

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Grade: Union

Position Description:

Under general supervision, the maintainer assists in rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, and facilities. This role supports the upkeep of Garden buildings and infrastructure and performs related duties as needed.

**After a training period, the maintainer will work a Monday–Friday schedule from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.**

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:

• Perform or supervise general maintenance and specialized work including automotive repairs, electrical systems, painting, glazing, stonework, woodworking, and shop work.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of machinery and specialized equipment.
• Repair and maintain HVAC systems and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on work performed and materials used.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years of paid experience in building maintenance

Certificates of Fitness (FDNY):

• COF P-15 (Handle Motor Fuel-Dispensing and Fleet Service Station)
• COF A-35 (Operate and Maintain Air Compressors)
• COF G-60 (Torch Use of Flammable Gases)
• Candidates must possess these certificates or have the ability to obtain them within six months of hire; any required Certificates of Fitness obtained after hire will be at the Garden’s expense.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to pass written and/or practical test

• Valid New York State driver’s license

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range – $53,997 - $62,097

  Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, and equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.

BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• • Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York’s Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.
  • Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits
  • Pre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accounts
  • **CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance:**BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Offincluding sick time, vacation time, and 13 annual holidays

• As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.

• Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free

• Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest

• Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.

No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.