Job Description
Licensed Maintainer - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Department: Facilities
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Reporting To: Pavel Grinberg
Compensation: $84,135 / year
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—many of which date to Andrew Carnegie’s visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century—are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.
NYPL is seeking a Licensed Maintainer to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees.
Key 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 and Expertise
Required Education and Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED and advanced courses in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration skills
- FDNY Q-01 certification
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- 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)
Required Experience
- 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
- Experience reading blueprints, circuit diagrams, water flow, and HVAC diagrams
- Supervisory or training experience
- Experience with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
Required Skills
- 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 verbal and written communication skills
- Must pass physical examination
- Basic knowledge and experience using computers, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel
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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
- Remaining stationary for periods of time
- Requires bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting/moving 50 pounds and up
- Ability to ascend/descend 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
Pre - Placement Physical Required?
Union
Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Mornings and weekends as required
- Schedule subject to change
The New York Public LibrarySalary 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).
