The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is hiring: Library Maintainer in New York

The New York Public Library, New York, NY, US

Job Description

Description

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.

This position is available at the following NYPL Locations:

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

NYPL is seeking a Library 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 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

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

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