Job Information
The New York Public Library Licensed Maintainer in New York, New York
Licensed Maintainer
Department: Facilities
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Reporting To: Eric Maurer
Compensation: $81,486 / year
Description
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Often referred to as the "main branch," the Beaux-Arts landmark building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street houses outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences as well as a circulating children’s collection.
NYPL is seeking a Licensed Maintainer to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Licensed Maintainer:
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
Required Education and Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED and advanced courses in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration skills
Required Experience
Supervisory or training experience
Experience and education with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
Required Skills
FDNY Q-01 certification
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 blueprints, 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
More
NYPL Core Values:
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
Public Service Library
Outside Environment
Physical Duties
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
Extended periods of time (up to 7 hours, including breaks) may be spent sitting, standing, lifting, moving bulky items continuously as needed by assignment with or without using a computer
Must be able to operate electric pallet jack
Physical Required?
Yes
Union
Local 374
Hours
40 hours per week
Mornings and weekends as required
Schedule subject to change
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).