THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Career Opportunity
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Maintainer – Buildings
The Met Breuer
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s modern and contemporary art program is expanding to include a new series
of exhibitions, performances, artist commissions, residencies, and educational initiatives in the landmark
building designed by Marcel Breuer on Madison Avenue and 75th Street. Opening to the public on March 10,
2016, The Met Breuer will provide additional space for the public to explore the art of the 20th and 21st centuries
through the global breadth and historical reach of the Met’s unparalleled collection. For information on the
inaugural season of The Met Breuer and related updates, please visit www.metmuseum.org/MetBreuer.
The Museum offers a competitive total rewards package which includes the following benefits for eligible
employees:
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DC 37 Health Insurance – choice of several plans, including a plan with no employee payroll
contributions
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
DC 37 Cultural Institutions Health and Security Plan Trust Benefits
Life Insurance
Union Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Plan)
Voluntary Contribution Retirement Plan
Union Matching Retirement Plan
Transit & Parking Benefit Program
Annual Leave (starting with 15 days in the 1st year and increasing based on service to 27 days in the
sixteenth year and beyond) and Paid Holidays (13 per year)
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Reduced Parking Rate (if available)
Subsidized Staff Cafeteria
Financial assistance for courses, seminars and training programs, which are directly related to your work
The starting annual rate is $47,115 and the hourly rate is $22.66. The job start date will be in July 2015 at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art (main building) for training. The job start date at The Met Breuer will be in
August or September 2015.
General Description:
The Maintainer is responsible for general operation, repair and maintenance of all systems and equipment at
The Breuer Building. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the chiller plant, cooling towers,
pumps, HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electrical, lighting, motors and motor controls, operation of the
BMS, and any other duties as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
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Performs highly responsible independent work under general supervision in the operation, maintenance and
repair of all subject systems and equipment
Monitors and maintains environmental conditions in all Museum spaces
Chiller plant operation and maintenance including cooling towers and pumps
Air handling systems operation, repair and maintenance
Heating system operation, repair and maintenance including steam and condensate equipment
Automatic temperature control system operation, repair and maintenance
Installation and maintenance of electrical switches, breakers, panels, receptacles, lighting fixtures, motors
and controls
Pipe bending and installation of EMT, conduit, wire mold and BX
Maintaining the various lighting systems throughout the Museum, such as: fluorescent, incandescent, low
voltage, track lighting, and dimming systems.
Maintain inventory of bulbs, fixtures, and other supplies needed
Repair and maintenance of plumbing and sanitary systems
Makes routine examination of the need for repairs and maintenance
Respond to building emergencies
Prepares and maintains records on work performed and materials used
Performs related work as required by the Museum including work on special projects
Other duties as assigned
Maintain and clean mechanical and electrical rooms, service rooms, chiller room and work shops
Other related duties
Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
 Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Operator’s License
 Minimum two years’ experience in subject museum maintenance work or equivalent
 Minimum two years’ experience with centrifugal chillers and associated mechanical and electrical
equipment
 Working knowledge of BMS systems and HVAC controls
 Specialized skill as a mechanic
 Knowledge of and experience with chiller, HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems
 Knowledge of and experience with electrical and lighting equipment and systems
 Working knowledge of BMS systems and HVAC controls
 Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools
 Work safely on ladders and lifts and have the ability to work in high places, and have the ability to
push/pull/lift equipment and materials (45-60 lbs.)
Knowledge and Education:
 Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Operator’s License
 College degree preferred / technical curriculum
 High school or trade school diploma or GED
Please email your cover letter and resume, to careers@metmuseum.org with “Maintainer – Buildings” in the
subject line.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic
predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to
recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions
of employment.