Library Maintainer - Manhattan - The New York Public Library

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, installations and preventive maintenance of building plant operations consisting of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and general carpentry between multiple sites and properties of NYPL
• Assesses jobs and determines staffing and materials needs (makes recommendations as appropriate)
• Picks up supplies and materials as appropriate
• Assists in the training of Library Maintainers working on building infrastructure systems
• Tracks time spent on jobs using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Performs related duties as required

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

• High School Diploma or GED and advanced courses in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration skills
• Experience working with floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials-moving devices or carts
• Good geographic knowledge of the greater New York area

• Successfully demonstrated ability to qualify to obtain valid certificates of fitness for the following: Standpipe and Sprinkler systems; High Rise Fire Safety Director Class E, and Freon Handler (CFC)
• Successfully demonstrated experience in building trades in and in the operation and maintenance of large scale heating, air conditioning (Large Central Units and Package Units), elevator, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Successfully demonstrated experience reading blue prints, circuit diagrams, water flow, and HVAC diagrams
• Must possess an excellent knowledge of BMS (building monitoring system)
• Ability to use testing equipment: multi-meters, flow-meters, gauges, and basic hand tools to help diagnose equipment problems
• Ability to do heavy lifting and set up and work from ladders, scaffolds and electric lifts, maintaining logs, writing reports, and preparing work schedules
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must pass physical examination
• Basic knowledge and experience using computers, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel

• Supervisory or training experience 
• Experience and education with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems

More

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems 
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work

• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods
• Requires bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work on ladders or manlift when required

• Public Service Library
• Outside Environment

• 40 hours per week
• Overtime as required
• Scheduled subject to change