Facility Maintenance Technician and Project Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Maintenance Technician and Project Coordinator is a full-time onsite position, reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Preserves and maintains The Corning Museum of Glass facilities and common areas in excellent condition and functionality. Operates a variety of equipment to perform maintenance activities related to buildings, warehouses, equipment, utilities, environmental requirements, energy management systems, HVAC equipment, humidity controls, fire protection equipment and safety programs. Supports the Facilities Maintenance Manager through project and departmental coordination activities. Assists with developing a variety of written documentation and technological solutions to help the Operations Department function more efficiently. Maintains the grounds and all outdoor areas of the campus; repairs facility equipment and property structures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interior Maintenance

• Understands and maintains all systems pertinent to the facility and storage buildings such as chillers, air handlers, pumps, generators, sprinklers, fire alarm, energy management, plumbing and HVAC controls.
• Troubleshoots, performs repairs to malfunctions and performs preventative maintenance tasks to prevent and correct malfunctions including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Operates a variety of hand tools, platform lifts, forklifts, voltmeters, and other electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Executes programs that assure environmental control standards as required by Corning Incorporated, local, state and federal agencies.
• Ensures that penthouses and all mechanical rooms are clean and organized.

Exterior Maintenance

• Regularly cleans the courtyard, Houghton Park, YMCA, Welcome Center and Rakow Research Library parking lots ensuring that they are free of leaves, trash and other debris.
• Removes snow and de-ices sidewalks and other areas.
• Moves tables to and from storage as needed.
• Conducts landscaping upkeep in the courtyard and admissions entrance areas; periodically power washes and cleans the courtyard stage area.

Project and Departmental Coordination

Assists the Operations Department management with:

• Developing the long-range capital and facility improvement plans,
• Coordinating projects including concept development, design, planning, creating appropriations requests, procurement, vendor management, budgeting and cost control, communication, documentation, implementation and ongoing support,
• Improving equipment documentation, procedures, policies and drawings,
• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs,
• Ensuring appropriate responses to maintenance issues in off hours and weekends, and
• Coordinating storage needs across the entire Museum operation.

Actively participates on one or more of the Museum matrix and other teams which require Operations Department representation for effective project and departmental coordination (Green, Project Impact Team, Safety, Storage, etc.)

Collaborates professionally with senior management in all projects as applicable.

General

• Actively and intentionally supports CMOG’s commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Complies with all Museum safety and environmental regulations and protocols and works in a safe manner.
• With the Facilities Maintenance Manager, reviews and utilizes the Operations Work Order System to identify and execute ongoing maintenance needs.
• Inspects buildings, equipment and systems to identify issues; makes recommendations to maintain the integrity of the facility, systems and warehouse.
• Assures compliance with all requirements for fire protection and building codes.
• Implements preventative maintenance procedures.
• Implements required safety training protocols and procedures; responds quickly in the event of an emergency; notifies appropriate staff.
• Explores current and new technology to operate and maintain the building systems and equipment to ensure specified ambient conditions.
• Loads and unloads retail trucks.
• Picks up and delivers batch material from the storage facility.
• Checks water softeners and refills salt as necessary.
• Empties cullet hoppers at the Auditorium loading dock.
• Empties hot glass cutting tray under the Innovations Center display.
• Removes and replaces HVAC air filters.
• Additional duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree or equivalent apprenticeship; certificate in HVAC, Building Maintenance Technology or a related field, required. Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) desired.
• Minimum five years' experience in maintenance.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems, tools, common appliances, and devices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams and SharePoint.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Respects and exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of The Corning Museum of Glass in all interactions with colleagues, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Represents the Museum in a professional manner.
• Adheres to all prescribed organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Engages the leadership team in a professional manner representing the department.
• Understands good document management practices for the betterment of the department and Museum.
• Embraces technology and willingness to deploy systems in a cost-effective structured manner.
• Schedules preventative maintenance tasks using Museum ticketing software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Responds to requests quickly; prioritizes and manages multiple tasks.
• Reads blueprints, architectural drawings, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings, and schematics.
• Learns the computer-driven HVAC system.
• Works independently, as well as in a team, with a track record of successful collaboration.
• Works virtually and effectively adapts to various workplace environments.
• Some weekends, evenings and holidays are required; flexibility in hours is necessary.
• Occasional travel, as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to move about, operate/use equipment, communicate, and detect/distinguish. The employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, ascend/descend, position oneself, detect/distinguish, and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish color and adjust focus.

The employee must frequently move/transport up to 50 pounds.

The work environment is frequently indoor climate controlled, work near moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock. The work environment is occasionally indoor not climate controlled, wet, humid, work in high precarious places, odors, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), work with explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee shall be fully acquainted with and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the Corning Museum of Glass.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Maintain confidentiality of information related to the Corning Museum of Glass and employees that may be encountered, either formally or informally, during the normal course of business.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Corning Museum of Glass as the needs of the Museum and requirements of the job change.

SALARY RANGE

$55,000 - $65,000

TO APPLY

Email or mail resume with cover letter, indicating which job you are applying for, to employment@cmog.org or send to Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830, Attn: Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person