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 a Licensed Maintainer to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees.
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
Required Education and Certifications
- 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)
Required Experience
- 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
Required Skills
- 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
