New York Public Library is hiring: Assistant Library Maintainer - Library for th

Assistant Library Maintainer - Library for the Performing Arts

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Library for the Performing Arts

Reporting To: Michelle Perez

Compensation: $49,007 / year

Description

Job Summary:

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 an Assistant Library Maintainer to maintain and repair library building systems and equipment to provide an environment that is clean, safe, and comfortable for our Library users and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Performs minor repairs to the lighting equipment, including the relamping and ballast replacement of all electrical fixtures.
• Performs elementary preventative maintenance work on mechanical equipment, air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• May be assigned to work in any trade as required.
• May be assigned to work in Manhattan, Staten Island, Bronx, and Long Island City locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Required Education and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Required Experience:

• 0-2 years of work experience.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in maintenance and repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Successfully demonstrated experience in all phases of building maintenance, including painting, plumbing, and/or carpentry.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to set up work from scaffolds and ladders.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Must pass physical examination.
• Graduation from a vocational or trade school, with a certificate in one of the building trades (Preferred but not required).

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

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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:

• NYC libraries, mechanical rooms, roofs, and office buildings.

Physical Duties:

• Limited physical effort is required.
• Light lifting required.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs. required.
• May require travel within NYC.

Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Yes

Union/Non Union:
Local 374

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule:
40 hours per week.

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

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 as, 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).