Job Information
The New York Public Library Library Maintainer in New York, New York
Library Maintainer
Department: Facilities
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Manhattan
Reporting To: Gregory Tuba
Compensation: $60,144 / year
Description
NYPL is seeking a Library Maintainer for some Manhattan locations to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees.
Key Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Building Manager, the Library 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
Experience working with floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials-moving devices or carts
Good geographic knowledge of the greater New York area
Required Skills
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
Required Experience
Supervisory or training experience
Experience and education with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
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Core Values
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
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
Work Environment
Public Service Library
Outside Environment
Physical Required?
Yes
Union
Local 374
Hours
40 hours per week
Overtime as required
Scheduled subject to change