Temporary Maintainer

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Full-time Temporary New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Job Title: Temporary Full-Time Maintainer

Department:Facilities

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Employment Status:Temporary Full-Time (40 hours per week) through June 30, 2026

Hourly Rate:$22.00

Union Position:No

Reports To
:
Director of Facilities and Chief Maintainer

The Maintainer provides the highest standards of museum maintenance, safety and cleanliness for the Museum’s visitors, programs, and staff. The Maintainers primary responsibilities are the daily cleaning and maintenance of the Museum’s facilities and grounds. The Maintainer will also assist with the supervision of outside contractors, vendors, and service providers; and coordination of work and projects with the museum Chief Engineer as needed.

The Maintainer reports to the Facilities Director and Chief Maintainer.

• Daily cleaning and maintenance is to include but not limited to vacuum, floor scrubber, floor buffer, dusting, snow blower, power washer, ladder, cleaning chemicals, mop, broom, shovel and other equipment or methods as required.
• Daily cleaning and restocking of all restrooms.
• Daily cleaning of all public, staff and back of house spaces to include but not limited to floors, walls, carpets, ceilings, furniture, glass, mirrors, cabinets, tables, light fixtures, doors, door hardware, chairs, elevators.
• Graffiti removal.
• Detailed cleaning of museum staff offices and cubicles.
• Daily trash and recycling removal from all spaces.
• Skylight cleaning and maintenance as needed.
• Regular inspection and cleaning of all exterior roof storm drains and gutters.
• Replacing light bulbs as needed.
• Painting and paint touch ups as needed.
• Perform light repairs on but not limited to door hardware, electrical and plumbing.
• Facilitate with NYC agency or outside vendor inspections or maintenance visits as needed.
• Special event set up and break down.
• Oversee and assist outside vendors for special events.
• Snow Removal.
• Assist with package receiving and delivery.
• Assist the Facilities Director, Chief Engineer or Chief Maintainer with special assignments as needed.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate special events and staff coverage.

• Minimum of five (5) years custodial or maintainer experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings
• Must have a hands‑on approach and strong technical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

• Heavy Lifting
• Working at heights
• Confined Spaces
• Using ladders
• Lift up to 80lbs
• Use of power tools
• Use of machinery
• Flexible Schedule

We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Program through the Difference Card, Commuter Benefits Program through the Difference Card, Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and other voluntary benefits.

We offer full-time employees 15 days of paid time off, 8 sick days off and 13 holidays off as applicable through the fiscal year. Paid time off begins to accrue as of hire date. Paid time off use is subject to the new hire's probationary period and the Museum's fiscal year.

The New Museum's mission is simply "New Art, New Ideas." Founded in 1977 by curator Marcia Tucker with a bold vision of presenting contemporary culture in a critical and scholarly context, the New Museum has been a leader among contemporary art museums for over 40 years, and is among the most respected internationally for its risk‑taking curatorial program. The New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information, and documentation about living artists from around the world, focusing on emerging and under‑recognized voices, and providing a platform for the artists who are defining our cultural moment.

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