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The New York Public Library

Library Maintainer - Manhattan_

The New York Public Library, New York, New York, United States,


**Library Maintainer - Manhattan****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**More****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