Maintainer
Application deadline for this position is November 25th , 2025
Basic Job Function
Perform routine maintenance and repair of building and performance of related work in all Garden properties including perimeter fence. The primary responsibility of a maintainer includes Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, shop work and automotive repairs.
Specific duties and Responsibilities
- Fulfill assigned work orders. Ability to take direction from management and effectively communicate with managers, team members and garden staff.
- Execute new projects from inception to completion related to the construction or fabrication or new structures or items.
- Maintain all maintenance shops, storage rooms in an orderly fashion and complies with Garden safety regulations.
- Monitor the work of Assistant Maintainers and ensure all assigned projects are completed safely and satisfactorily.
- Maintain records, inventory, and prepare reports on work completed and materials used
- Inspect tools, equipment and vehicles and maintains supply inventory
- Demonstrate proficiency in working on ladders, lifts and other work platforms
- Perform office moves and assemble/ move/ deliver furniture and supplies
- Set up tables, chairs, tents, stages and equipment for Garden related events
- Perform snow removal by using all types of snow clearing equipment included but not limited to snow blowers and shovels.
- Participate in all training provided by the Garden
- Perform other job – related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in general maintenance work, preferably in plumbing, masonry, carpentry and electrical. Must pass a written and practical exam and be able to work weekends.
- Driver’s license required.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to move up to 50 pounds and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Baseline Work Schedule
Tuesday – Saturday with Sunday- Monday off, 4pm – 12am
Salary: $53,997 *($62,097)
*Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years
Benefits:
- 15 Vacation Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 10 Sick Days
- Health Coverage
- 401K
- Pension Plan
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
Application deadline for this position is October 25th , 2025
Basic Job Function
Perform routine maintenance and repair of building and performance of related work in all
Garden properties including perimeter fence. The primary responsibility of a maintainer includes
Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, shop work and automotive repairs.
Specific duties and Responsibilities
•
Fulfill assigned work orders. Ability to take direction from management and
effectively communicate with managers, team members and garden staff.
•
Execute new projects from inception to completion related to the construction or
fabrication or new structures or items.
•
Maintain all maintenance shops, storage rooms in an orderly fashion and complies
with Garden safety regulations.
•
Monitor the work of Assistant Maintainers and ensure all assigned projects are
completed safely and satisfactorily.
•
Maintain records, inventory, and prepare reports on work completed and materials
used
•
•
•
•
•
Inspect tools, equipment and vehicles and maintains supply inventory
Demonstrate proficiency in working on ladders, lifts and other work platforms
Perform office moves and assemble/ move/ deliver furniture and supplies
Set up tables, chairs, tents, stages and equipment for Garden related events
Perform snow removal by using all types of snow clearing equipment included
but not limited to snow blowers and shovels.
•
Participate in all training provided by the Garden
•
Perform other job – related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
•
3-5 years of experience in general maintenance work, preferably in plumbing,
masonry, carpentry and electrical. Must pass a written and practical exam and be able
to work weekends.
•
Driver’s license required.
•
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or the ability to obtain certification
within six months of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to move up to 50 pounds and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Baseline Work Schedule
Tuesday – Saturday with Sunday- Monday off, 4pm – 12am
Salary: $53,997 *($62,097)
*Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the
higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be
eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years
Benefits:
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•
•
•
•
•
15 Vacation Days
12 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days
Health Coverage
401K
Pension Plan
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans