Licensed Maintainer - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Licensed Maintainer - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

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 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

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

Union

• Local 374

Hours

• 40 hours per week
• Mornings and weekends as required
• Schedule subject to change

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locationsincluding research and branch librariesthroughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at