MoMA PS1 Maintainer

About MoMA PS1

PS1 was born out of New Yorks alternative space movement in the 1970s transforming an abandoned nineteenth Century schoolhouse in Long Island City Western Queens into a space for artists and their collaborators to generate ideas and present work.

Located in what was once an industrial enclave the institution has now become a creative landmark in the fastest growing residential neighborhood in the 1976 PS1 was registered as an independent non-profit in a City-owned building and in 1982 it became the first Cultural Institutions Group member (CIG) that focused on contemporary art as part of NYCs Department of Cultural Affairs. Then in 2000 PS1 also established an affiliation with the Museum of Modern Art and in 2010 it became known as MoMA PS1.

In 2023-24 we have a budget of approximately $13MM and are a team of around 50 led by an independent Board of Directors. Working with an evolving constellation of practitioners neighbors and partners we are committed to the critical work of diversity access and inclusion. It is through these lenses that we examine and build our programs relationships and organizational culture. We champion how artists are at the intersection of the social cultural and political issues of their time. We center equity in how we work and what we do.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you we encourage you to apply for this role.

Summary

The Maintainers at MoMA PS1 are responsible for all heavy cleaning maintenance and event setup around the museums facilities including all public and non-public areas.

Supervision

Maintainers report to the Manager of Operations.

Responsibilities

A. Maintain cleanliness of facilities

• Generally ensure that all interior and exterior areas of museum are clean tidy and safe for public staff and other occupants and users of building.
• Clean all interior public areas of museum before and after public hours including but not limited to restrooms galleries hallways and Visitor Kiosk.
• Tasks include but are not limited to cleaning and restocking all restrooms; sweeping mopping stripping buffing and waxing floors; vacuuming carpet; dusting; emptying garbage receptacles; and handling recycling
• Clean all exterior public areas of museum before and after public hours including but not limited to Courtyard and sidewalks surrounding the building. Tasks include but are not limited to raking weed removal power washing and garbage removal.
• Proactively monitor and maintain cleanliness of building throughout shift especially in public areas during public hours including but not limited to performing all restroom checklist items in a timely manner and according to schedule.
• Clean non-public areas of museum before office hours including but not limited to offices carpentry workshop loading dock. Tasks include but are not limited to sweeping mopping stripping buffing and waxing floors; vacuuming carpet dusting emptying garbage receptacles handling recycling removing scrap wood to dumpsters and properly storing tools and equipment.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs and requests as required including from floods leaks and other causes.
• Move and assemble furniture including but not limited to office Furniture desks filing cabinets cushions and other event furniture and supplies.
• Bring mail and other small packages and deliveries to designated areas.
• Proactively check for and remove all graffiti stickers and other vandalism and debris from interior and exterior of building.
• Perform other cleaning duties as needed and assigned.

B. General maintenance and repair

C. Provide event assistance

D. Building protocol and procedure

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is permanent and full-time with a salary of $24.52 an hour and is flex shift Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k); life insurance; medical / health (including visual and dental); transit health and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.

PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race color sex age national origin creed disability marital status sexual orientation or political affiliation.

For more information about MoMA PS1 please visit : .

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at PS1.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1