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About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Maintaining the various lighting systems throughout the Museum, such as: fluorescent, incandescent, low voltage, track lighting, LED and dimming systems. Required to operate and maintain electrical and mechanical rigs and lifts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Maintain the various lighting systems throughout the Museum, such as: fluorescent, incandescent, low voltage, track lighting, LED and dimming systems.
• Maintain inventory of bulbs, fixtures, and other supplies as needed.
• Lamp or relamp special exhibitions and galleries.
• Keep shop areas, work areas and storage rooms clean.
• Keep laylights and lighting fixtures clean throughout the Museum.
• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical rigs and lifts.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of bulbs and lighting systems.
• Basic knowledge of electricity.
• Ability to work safely on ladders, scissor lifts, confined spaces and to work in high places
• Knowledge and experience working with hand tools, power tools and electrical testers.
• Follow Museum policies, guidelines and fall protection rules.
• Work well with others and work as a team.

Knowledge and Education:

• High school or trade school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of lighting systems and dimmer systems.
• Knowledge of Ohm's law, electrical theory and electrical circuity.

Compensation Range:

• Pay Rate: $22.33894/hour
• The advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role. Starting salary rates are set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as established and negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations. Incumbent rates may vary depending on an individual employee’s seniority status, and/or based on terms as provided by the DC 37 Local 1503 and Museum collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits @metmuseum.org.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $22.33 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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