Maintainer (Maintenance)

Position Summary

Perform routine maintenance and repair of buildings and related work across all Garden properties, including the perimeter fence. The primary responsibilities of a maintainer include Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, shop work, and automotive repairs.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill assigned work orders.
• Ability to take direction from management and effectively communicate with managers, team members, and garden staff.
• Execute new projects from inception to completion related to the construction or fabrication of new structures or items.
• Maintain all maintenance shops and storage rooms in an orderly fashion and comply with Garden safety regulations.
• Monitor the work of Assistant Maintainers and ensure all assigned projects are completed safely and satisfactorily.
• Maintain records, inventory, and prepare reports on work completed and materials used.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles and maintain supply inventory.
• Demonstrate proficiency in working on ladders, lifts, and other work platforms.
• Perform office moves and assemble/ move/ deliver furniture and supplies.
• Set up tables, chairs, tents, stages and equipment for Garden-related events.
• Perform snow removal by using all types of snow clearing equipment, including but not limited to snow blowers and shovels.
• Participate in all training provided by the Garden.
• Perform other job–related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in general maintenance work, preferably in plumbing, masonry, carpentry, and electrical.
• Must pass a written and practical exam and be able to work weekends.
• Driver's license required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

Ability to move up to 50 pounds and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Work Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday, 4 PM - 12 AM. Regular Days Off: Sunday and Monday.

Salary

$53,997 *(62,097)* — Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years.

Benefits

• 15 Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• Health Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan