Building Maintenance Mechanic at The Corning Museum of Glass – Corning, New York

About The Corning Museum of Glass

The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) was established in 1951 by Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) as a gift to the nation commemorating the company’s 100th anniversary. CMoG is an independent not-for-profit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass. Welcoming more than 300,000 annual visitors from around the world, the Museum's campus is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass, the world’s foremost library on glass, and one of the premier glassworking schools in the world. CMoG was named by the New York Times among the U.S. museums to see for 2025, and Newsweek readers voted CMoG one of the Top 3 Best Art Museums in America.

Glass is a versatile, ancient material that is still being explored and understood by artists, scientists, and historians today. The story of glass is a story about art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design. 50,000+ objects representing more than 3,500 years of history are included in the Museum’s collection—ranging from a portrait of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to a 200-inch telescope lens to contemporary sculpture. The Museum regularly publishes journals, educational videos and scholarly publications—many of which can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.

We believe that prioritizing diversity, opportunity, belonging, and accessibility strengthens our Museum and enhances our ability to connect with all communities. We are actively fostering an inclusive culture that values and respects a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Creating a culture of belonging is central to our mission and helps ensure the Museum is welcoming to all.

SUMMARY

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. The Building Maintenance Mechanic maintains the grounds and all outdoor areas of the campus as well as repairs facility equipment and property structures.

REPONSIBILITIES (Essential functions denoted with *)

Interior Maintenance

Understand and maintain all systems pertinent to the facility and storage buildings such as chillers, air handlers, pumps, generators, sprinkler, fire alarm, energy management, plumbing and HVAC controls.*Troubleshoot, affect repair, and perform preventative maintenance tasks on typical building systems.*Operates a variety of hand tools, platform lifts, forklifts, voltmeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment as required in compliance with all regulatory and training requirements.Executes programs that assure environmental control standards as required by the Museum, local, state and federal agencies.*Ensures that all work areas are clean and organized.

Exterior Maintenance

Ensure exterior areas are clean and in good repair by directly performing repair work or directing others to do so.*Ensure all exterior surfaces are free of ice and snow by performing removal functions or directing others to do so. This work will require being available and on call during off hours.*General material movement as directed.Ensure exterior landscaping and grounds are well maintained by directly performing grounds work or directing others to do so.*

General

Actively and intentionally supports CMOG’s commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.Actively support the Museum’s Advancement initiatives.Comply with all Museum safety and environmental regulations and protocols and work in a safe manner. *Implement required safety training protocols and procedures; respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an emergency.*Perform task requests as outlined in the Museum’s ticketing system. This work includes making recommendations to change maintenance practices to prevent such issues from reoccurring.*Assure compliance with all requirements for fire protection and building codes.*Implement preventative maintenance procedures.*Explore current and new technology in an effort to operate and maintain the building systems and equipment in a more efficient manner.*Load and unload retail trucks.Pick up and delivers batch material from the storage facility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent (such as TASC or GED) required.Post-secondary education and/or certification in a related field is a plus.Obtain a passing grade on the Museum sponsored Bennett Mechanical Aptitude Test.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Respect and exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of the Corning Museum of Glass in all interactions with colleagues, staff, volunteers and the public.Represent the Museum in a professional manner at all times.Adhere to all prescribed organizational and departmental policies and procedures.Excellent problem-solving skills.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Respond to requests quickly; prioritize and manage multiple tasks.Read blueprints, architectural drawings, mechanical, plumbing and electrical drawings and schematics.Learns the computer-driven HVAC system.Work independently, as well as in a team, with a track record of successful collaboration.Work virtually and effectively adapt to various workplace environments.Available to respond to campus needs in support of buildings that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Some weekends, evenings and holidays required; flexibility in hours 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, near moving mechanical parts,

and with risk of electrical shock. The work environment is occasionally indoor not climate

controlled, wet, humid, in high precarious places, with odors, fumes, airborne particles, and

toxic or caustic chemicals. The work environment is occasionally outdoor not climate

controlled, subject to various weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat

(non-weather), 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

$22.50 per hour - $29.81 per hour