Facilities Technician

The Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, NY, has an opening for a full-time, hourly Facilities Technician. This specialized position is responsible for supporting the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the Museum's machinery and facilities to ensure a safe, clean, high-functioning, and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, and collections. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations.To apply: email resume to [email protected]. Include Facilities Technician in the subject line. Specific responsibilities include:Mechanical: Perform routine maintenance on boilers, chillers, water towers, AHU filters, such as inspecting motors, belts, checking fluid levels, and other preventive maintenance actions, including preparing detailed work orders and maintaining equipment log books. Maintain machinery, including minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems and reporting issues as needed. Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations and external vendors to support repairs, maintenance, and facility improvement projects and oversee subcontractors when on site.Maintenance & Repair: Periodic facility repairs, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry, minor door and window repairs, wall painting, etc. Conduct daily walkthroughs and routine inspections of museum facilities and grounds to identify and report maintenance issues and safety hazards to the Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations, and to ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and ADA accessibility standards. Repair tables, chairs, counters, sinks, toilets, urinals, benches, partitions, etc. Landscaping tasks such as mowing or trimming lawns or shrubbery, using mowers and hand or power trimmers, weeding flowerbeds and hedges, and clearing debris from campus, etc. Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snow blowers, shovels, and spread snow-melting chemicals. Support museum events and programs by setting up and breaking down furniture and moving equipment and supplies, either manually or with hand trucks. Attend training/ information meetings.As needed: Routine cleaning of all internal public and staff areas, including trash removal, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, replacement of restroom stock, etc. Assist with the transfer of items to/from storage. Assist in fire safety practices and drills for Fire Safety. Other tasks may be assigned from time to time. Flexibility to work additional hours as requested for after-hours Museum events.Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pmThis position is onsite at all times (no remote or online work) Qualifications and Skills: Minimum of 2-5 years experience with general electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and carpentry Proficient in building systems and maintenance practices. Demonstrated ability to capably use hand tools, power tools, and equipment Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word) and the Google Suite Knowledge of safety regulations, building codes, and ADA accessibility standards. Ability to communicate professionally with vendors and municipal partners. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Exhibit good judgment, common sense, and ability to make reasoned decisions quickly, follow established policies and procedures. Punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail are required High school diploma or equivalent Candidates must successfully pass ALL pre-employment screenings Professional references requiredPhysical requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, stoop, bend, and climb stairs, and to perform physically demanding tasks Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and assist lifting of a visitor if circumstances warrant. Ability