Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC (Overnight)
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC (Overnight) |
| 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 overnight shift from 12am-8am.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide direction, training, work review, and evaluation to assigned HVAC staff. Organize and assign work to HVAC staff. Set priorities and follow up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. Ensure repairs and upgrades are properly planned and completed with minimal disruption to critical operations. Supervise and monitor outside contractors performing HVAC repairs and maintenance.
- Train staff in the proper use of HVAC equipment, systems, and supplies. Maintain equipment and supplies in good working order. Use, update, and monitor the Museum Facilities Asset Management System, which details, holds scheduling for, and tracks preventative maintenance and customer service tasks.
- Keep mechanical areas of the Museum campus clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Interpret HVAC plans, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and specifications. Work from verbal and written instructions and work orders to install and test HVAC systems and equipment.
- Perform skilled HVAC work, including the installation and repair of HVAC systems and related equipment and inspecting and performing tests on systems and equipment to identify defective parts and ensure proper operation (i.e., chiller plant, cooling tower, chilled/hot-water/steam air-handlers, humidification (steam), steam/radiant/electrical heating, local HVAC units, BMS and pneumatic controls, fire-protection interconnections). Inspect, disassemble, repair, maintain, and service various HVAC systems and equipment, including valves, fans, compressors, motors, gaskets, filters, fuses, tubing, temperature controls, and thermostats. Perform similar work on hot water forced air systems critical environments. Operate and maintain continuous operation of HVAC equipment and systems, including pumps, gauges, meters, and a variety of power tools.
- Alert appropriate supervisors and document building discrepancies and operational issues. Respond to emergency alarms and alarm conditions.
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. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid NYC Fire Department Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01) or Q-99.
- The following additional NYC Fire Department Certificates of Fitness must be held, but can be obtained within 6 months of start of employment and must be maintained throughout employment:
- a. F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations & Construction site;
- b. G-60 Torch use of Flammable Gases;
- c. A-35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors,
- d. S-12 City wide sprinkler Systems;
- e. S-13 City wide Standpipe Systems.
- The Certificate numbers may be changed by the NYFD but employees must remain current and maintain these certificates or their replacements at all times.
- Three years experience in relevant maintenance work.
- Three years experience with centrifugal chillers and associated mechanical equipment.
- Experience managing union staff or tradespeople.
- Working knowledge of HVAC controls.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and training skills, including the ability to maintain excellent working relationships with coworkers, supervisory staff, management, and other Museum partners, leading with a cooperative and collaborative attitude.
- Excellent technical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient oral/written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, competent computer skills, familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) operations, and experience using building management systems.
- 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.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Technical, trade, or vocational education.
- Certifications for the maintenance and operation of HVAC systems.
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| Physical Demands |
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
- Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
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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/4762 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS997P |
| Open Date |
04/30/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Supplemental Questions
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?
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
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American Museum of Natural History
Apr 30, 2026