Museum Maintainer/Hvac Technician

The Museum Maintainer will perform preventative maintenance and service of all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment including system components related to HVAC such as pneumatic systems, pumps, compressors, cooling towers (belts, bearings, valves, float switches and other related equipment components), chillers and all components of the chilled water and condenser water distribution piping systems. The preventative maintenance and service of steam system piping and components including condensate piping and components which includes the repair of disabled equipment and associated components and replacement of existing equipment.

The Museum Maintainer will be part of a twenty-four hour, seven-day operation, responsible for the continuous rounds through the physical plant and campus; documentation of temperature, humidity and pressure readings vital to the environmental conditions required by the science collections storerooms, exhibition halls and public spaces throughout the Museum as well as the sprinkler and standpipe systems through both physical inspection as well as through the computerized Building Management System. The position responds to all HVAC emergencies and other emergencies as required.
The expected salary for the Museum Maintainer/HVAC Technician is $61,172. This position is overtime eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.