Maintenance Attendant

Description:

The Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, NY has an immediate opening for a full-time
hourly Maintenance Attendant. Key responsibilities include general custodial work,
assisting with day-to-day maintenance of facilities, periodic repair work, set-ups
and break-downs for events, basic grounds maintenance and assisting with overall
operations.

This position reports to the Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Routine cleaning of all internal public and staff areas, including trash removal,

vacuuming, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, replacement of restroom
stock, etc.

• Periodic facility repair, including lightbulb replacement, minor door repairs,

minor wall painting, etc.

• Tasks related to the maintenance of external grounds, including grass

trimming, snow removal, lightbulb replacement, graffiti removal, weed and
litter removal, etc.

• Assisting with set-up for Museum functions and facility rental events.

• Identifying any safety hazards or areas in need of cleaning or repair and

bringing such problems to the attention of the Assistant Director, Facilities
and Operations

• Assisting with the delivery of parcels within the Museum.

• Assisting with the transfer of items to/from storage.

• Such other duties as may from time to time be assigned.

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Saturday 9:30am
to 5:30pm. Friday and Saturday evenings (up to 10:00pm) are required during
Summer Amphitheater season (this summer, through August 18, 2023). This position
is onsite at all times (no remote or online work).

Requirements for Maintenance Attendant candidates:

• Previous experience

• High school diploma

• Candidates must successfully pass ALL pre-employment screenings

• Physical and Mental - Must be in good physical condition, capable of lifting

up to 50lbs and assisting lifting of a visitor if circumstances warrant.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, stoop, bend, lift and

climb stairs.

• Ability to make reasoned decisions quickly, follow established policies

and procedures.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Flexibility to work additional hours as requested during after-hours

Museum events.

• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required