Maintenance Technician I

About MoMA PS1

PS1 was born out of New York’s alternative space movement in the 1970s, transforming an abandoned nineteenth Century schoolhouse in Long Island City, Western Queens, into a space for artists and their collaborators to generate ideas and present work.

Located in what was once an industrial enclave, the institution has now become a creative landmark in the fastest growing residential neighborhood in the country. In 1976 PS1 was registered as an independent non-profit in a City-owned building, and in 1982 it became the first Cultural Institutions Group member (CIG) that focused on contemporary art as part of NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Then, in 2000 PS1 also established an affiliation with the Museum of Modern Art and in 2010 it became known as MoMA PS1.

In 2023-24 we have a budget of approximately $13MM and are a team of around 50, led by an independent Board of Directors. Working with an evolving constellation of practitioners, neighbors, and partners, we are committed to the critical work of diversity, access, and inclusion. It is through these lenses that we examine and build our programs, relationships, and organizational culture. We champion how artists are at the intersection of the social, cultural, and political issues of their time. We center equity in how we work and what we do.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description, but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Summary

Museum Maintenance Technician will perform responsible work in the maintenance and repair of the Museum buildings, equipment, and facility. The candidate must have skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, some electrical and HVAC repair and maintenance.

Supervision

Maintenance Technicians report to the Manager of Operations

 

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs

Assist in the planning of maintenance priorities with supervisor, including reviewing schedules, conducting walkthroughs, and providing status updates.

Generally monitor all interior and exterior building areas for repairs and replacements needed and to ensure safe conditions, and perform routine preventative maintenance and repair procedures.

General repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, HVAC system, water system.

Painting throughout offices, halls, and galleries.

Usage of heavy duty cleaning apparatus and appropriate cleaning products, including, but not limited to, pressure washer.

Perform light electrical work including but not limited to ballast changes, light bulb replacement, and fixture installation.

Perform carpentry work related to facilities and event needs including but not limited to, air conditioner frames, bar displays, shelving units, etc.

Respond to unexpected building problem such as cleaning up rain leaks, flooding, and toilet overflows, etc.

Proactively check for burned-out and non-functioning lighting through interior and exterior of building, and perform necessary replacements and repairs in a timely manner.

Perform routine inspections of walls and floors throughout interior and exterior of building, and perform repairs in a timely manner including but not limited to retouching paint, and repairing drywall, floor tiles, and other flooring.

Install, maintain, and repair certain building equipment and fixtures, such as window mounted AC units and terrace canopy, as needed.

Remove any snow, ice, and water from outdoor areas, including sidewalks, Courtyard, and loading dock, and install entryway mats as needed to limit interior moisture.

Respond to emergency maintenance needs and requests as required, including from floods, leaks, and other causes.

Perform other maintenance duties as needed and assigned.

 

Maintain cleanliness of facilities

Generally ensure that all interior and exterior areas of museum are clean, tidy, and safe for public, staff, and other occupants and users of building.

Clean all interior public areas of museum before and after public hours, including but not limited to restrooms, galleries, hallways, and Visitor Kiosk. Tasks include but are not limited to cleaning and restocking all restrooms; sweeping, mopping, stripping, buffing, and waxing floors; vacuuming carpet; dusting; emptying garbage receptacles; and handling recycling.

Clean all exterior public areas of museum before and after public hours, including but not limited to Courtyard and sidewalks surrounding the building. Tasks include but are not limited to raking, weed removal, power washing and garbage removal.

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