What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC (Evening) position at American Museum of Natural History?
Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC (Evening)
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| Position Title | Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC (Evening) |
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| Department | Facilities Operations - 141 |
| Position Summary | The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Museum's Facilities Operations department is seeking a full-time Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC to complete complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) operations, maintenance, and repairs, at the direction of Facilities management. The Supervising Museum Maintainer trains Museum Maintainer/HVAC Technicians on and participates in regular preventative maintenance work. Additionally, they provide technical assistance to the Chief Engineer and assist with and supervise delivering required environmental conditions for the Museum's campus, maintaining a safe and effective working environment. The Supervising Museum Maintainer builds and maintains a culture of excellence within the team, based in an environment of mutual respect, professionalism, and integrity. This Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC is expected to work an evening shift from 4pm-12am. Job duties include, but are not limited to:
This position requires weekend availability. Additionally, this position requires availability to work extended hours and for 24/7 emergency response as needed. The expected salary for the Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC is $125,000/annual. 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. |
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| Category | Full-Time |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period | 80 |
| Union Status | Union |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum | $125,000/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum | $125,000/annual |
| EEO Statement | The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. |
| Quick Link | https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4880 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | GS1034P |
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| Open Date | 08/04/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have a valid NYC Fire Department Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01) or Q-99?
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Do you have three years of experience in relevant maintenance work?
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Do you have three years of experience with centrifugal chillers and associated mechanical equipment?
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Do you have experience managing union staff or tradespeople?
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Do you have a working knowledge of HVAC controls?
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Are you proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel?
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Are you familiar with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) operations?
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Do you have experience using building management systems?
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Do you have strong recordkeeping and organizational skills, including: budget and schedule development, tracking, and reporting; contracting and vendor negotiation competency and planning; and tracking personnel skills and required training?
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Are you able to read and interpret architectural and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings?
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.