Maintenance Chief Mechanic at The Jewish Theological Seminary
New York, NY 10027
About the Job
Description of the Position:
The Chief Mechanic is primarily responsible for providing maintenance support to the JTS
community. Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler,
standpipe/sprinkler, and air compressor operation and NYC refrigeration certification. Must
have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems. Must have competence in safe use
of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, and mechanical systems with at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or training with a Professional Trade School
Duties/Responsibilities:
▪ Follows verbal and written instructions and guidelines as required by Maintenance
supervisory staff or Director of Operations.
▪ Responsible for am checks each day of all mechanical systems to insure proper operation
and comfortable space temperatures prior to the school being open and throughout the day.
▪ Responsible to make sure that the building’s fire alarm system is operational each day, and
to perform weekly and monthly checks as per NFPA codes.
▪ Prepares or assists in preparation for events, including equipment setup, as required by
Maintenance supervisory staff.
▪ Is able to lift a minimum weight of 40 pounds.
▪ Reports to the Maintenance Manager any violations relating to health or safety issues in the
institution as a whole, including offices, classrooms, event spaces, and student living areas.
▪ Has working knowledge of New York City codes and advanced principles regarding
electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heating/ventilation/air (HVAC) practices.
▪ Maintains building mechanical equipment in order to preserve a safe environment.
▪ Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
▪ Must be able to work with automated building maintenance systems (BMS).
▪ Responsible for taking and recording HVAC systems chemical readings.
▪ Assists in snow removal as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.
▪ Responds to emergency-related situations during off hours on an on-call basis as required
by Maintenance supervisory staff.
▪ Performs other related duties as assigned by Maintenance supervisory staff or Director of
Operations.
Minimum Requirements:
▪ Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler, standpipe/sprinkler, and air compressor operation.
▪ Must have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems.
▪ Must have competence in safe use of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety
systems, and mechanical systems with at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or
training with a Professional Trade School
Reports To: Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisory Staff
Exempt Status: No
Union Status: Local 241
Probationary Period: 3 Months
Application Instructions:
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hrdept@jtsa.edu.
The Chief Mechanic is primarily responsible for providing maintenance support to the JTS
community. Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler,
standpipe/sprinkler, and air compressor operation and NYC refrigeration certification. Must
have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems. Must have competence in safe use
of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, and mechanical systems with at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or training with a Professional Trade School
Duties/Responsibilities:
▪ Follows verbal and written instructions and guidelines as required by Maintenance
supervisory staff or Director of Operations.
▪ Responsible for am checks each day of all mechanical systems to insure proper operation
and comfortable space temperatures prior to the school being open and throughout the day.
▪ Responsible to make sure that the building’s fire alarm system is operational each day, and
to perform weekly and monthly checks as per NFPA codes.
▪ Prepares or assists in preparation for events, including equipment setup, as required by
Maintenance supervisory staff.
▪ Is able to lift a minimum weight of 40 pounds.
▪ Reports to the Maintenance Manager any violations relating to health or safety issues in the
institution as a whole, including offices, classrooms, event spaces, and student living areas.
▪ Has working knowledge of New York City codes and advanced principles regarding
electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heating/ventilation/air (HVAC) practices.
▪ Maintains building mechanical equipment in order to preserve a safe environment.
▪ Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
▪ Must be able to work with automated building maintenance systems (BMS).
▪ Responsible for taking and recording HVAC systems chemical readings.
▪ Assists in snow removal as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.
▪ Responds to emergency-related situations during off hours on an on-call basis as required
by Maintenance supervisory staff.
▪ Performs other related duties as assigned by Maintenance supervisory staff or Director of
Operations.
Minimum Requirements:
▪ Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler, standpipe/sprinkler, and air compressor operation.
▪ Must have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems.
▪ Must have competence in safe use of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety
systems, and mechanical systems with at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or
training with a Professional Trade School
Reports To: Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisory Staff
Exempt Status: No
Union Status: Local 241
Probationary Period: 3 Months
Application Instructions:
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hrdept@jtsa.edu.
Salary
26 - 26 /hour