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).

Compensation: $16.00 per hour

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

Benefits:

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks
for all eligible employees, including:

• The Museum pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and life insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, personal days, and

museum holidays

• Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)

• Discount for staff in Museum shop

• Access and free admission to numerous museums and cultural institutions

• Standard worker’s compensation, short-term and long-term disability and

unemployment insurance

• Participation in TransitChek Commuter Benefit program

To Apply:

Send resume to employment@hrm.org. Include “Maintenance Attendant” in the
subject line.

The Hudson River Museum (hrm.org) is a preeminent cultural institution in Westchester
County and the New York Metropolitan area. Situated on the banks of the Hudson River
in Yonkers, New York, the HRM’s mission is to engage, inspire, and connect diverse
communities through the power of the arts, sciences, and history.

The Museum offers engaging experiences for nearly every age and interest, with an
ever-growing collection of American art; dynamic exhibitions that range from notable
nineteenth-century paintings to contemporary art installations; Glenview, an 1877
house on the National Register of Historic Places; a state-of-the-art Planetarium;
an environmental teaching gallery; and an outdoor Amphitheater. Accredited by the
American Association of Museums (AAM), the Museum is dedicated to collecting,
preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting these multidisciplinary offerings, which are
complemented by an array of public programs that encourage creative expression,
collaboration, and artistic and scientific discovery.

HRM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to age, creed, actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, gender expression, gender identity, the
status of being transgender, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status,
family status, lawful seizure of income, marital status, disability, military status, veteran
status, domestic violence victim status, criminal or arrest record, or predisposing
genetic characteristics. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.