2024 Maintenance Technician

The maintenance technician is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt employee of Friends of the High Line. As a member of the Facilities Department, the maintenance technician will report to the director of facilities and maintenance and will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the High Line's unique systems and infrastructural elements including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and security functions on the High Line park, as well as the High Line offices and associates spaces.

Requirements

Perform maintenance on specialized infrastructure elements, including but not limited to: HVAC, LED lighting, electrical distribution for events, irrigation pumps, a specialized water feature, bathroom fixtures, security gates and cameras, elevators, fire alarms, small gas-powered and electric equipment, wood park furniture and decking, concrete structure and pavers, and painted steel.

• Conduct daily rounds and readings of mechanical areas
• Complete work orders on computerized maintenance management system as assigned, tracking time, resources, and materials used daily.
• Execute complete daily reports outlining progress and new issues
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and calibrate small gas-powered equipment such as snow blowers, lawn mowers, power washers, etc
• Operate and maintain tools including drills, grinders, welders, table saws, and air compressors
• Troubleshoot and maintain water features including pumps, filters, actuators, strainers, monitoring of chemical levels, UV system, and spring and fall seasonal preparation
• Safely operate tools and equipment in compliance with all federal, state, and local safety requirements, including but not limited to:
• electric vehicles
• specialized equipment
• small power equipment
• hand tools, etc
• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks, protective gloves, hard hats, goggles, etc
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned, including winter snow and ice removal

Requirements:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Good communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to successfully complete required practical and/or written exams

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid NYS driver’s license

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks
• Ability to relate well to the public in a highly-visited public space
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties
• Ability to work with power tools, small motorized equipment, and vehicles
• Ability to work alone or in groups
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis as needed
• Ability to acquire required 30 hrs OSHA training, S95, S94, S11, F60, E21, and C92 FDNY certificates of fitness and a Pool & Spa Operator certification
• Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and regularly lift and/or move 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects utilizing proper tools and leverage methods over 75 lbs
• Able to use Google suite, and email

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Director of Facilities & Maintenance and is part of the Facilities team.

Actual salaries may vary on various factors, including but not limited to experience and performance. The hourly salary is set at $30/hour.

The location for the role has a requirement to physically report to the office for all scheduled shifts (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York City).

**If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to hr@thehighline.org. ** Resumes sent to this email address will not be given any special consideration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
• 20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with floating holidays & Winter Fridays
• Discounts Citi Bike Membership
• Discounts with Vendor at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
• Free entrance to Whitney Museum
• Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth & Development

About Friends of the High Line

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line.

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.

EEO Statement

The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.