The New York Public Library
Supervising Library Maintainer - Staten Island
The New York Public Library, Staten Island, New York, United States, 10301
Supervising Library Maintainer - Staten Island
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 Islandmany of which date to Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th centuryare 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 Library Maintainer to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees. Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Operations 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) Supervises a team of Library Maintainers Performs related duties as required Required Education, Experience & Skills Required Education & Certifications
High School Diploma or GED and advanced courses in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration skills Valid driver's license and good driving record Required Experience
Supervisory or training experience Experience and education with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems Experience working with floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials-moving devices or carts 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 blueprints, circuit diagrams, water flow, and HVAC diagrams Good geographic knowledge of the greater New York area 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 Must pass a physical examination Basic knowledge and experience using computers, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel 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 Public service library Outside environment 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 Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Yes Union/Non Union
Union - Local 374 FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Schedule
40 hours per week Designated as Essential Personnel. Must be available to work flexible hours and overtime when necessary, evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts as assigned. 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. 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, 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). 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 www.nypl.org.
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 Islandmany of which date to Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th centuryare 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 Library Maintainer to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees. Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Operations 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) Supervises a team of Library Maintainers Performs related duties as required Required Education, Experience & Skills Required Education & Certifications
High School Diploma or GED and advanced courses in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration skills Valid driver's license and good driving record Required Experience
Supervisory or training experience Experience and education with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems Experience working with floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials-moving devices or carts 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 blueprints, circuit diagrams, water flow, and HVAC diagrams Good geographic knowledge of the greater New York area 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 Must pass a physical examination Basic knowledge and experience using computers, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel 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 Public service library Outside environment 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 Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Yes Union/Non Union
Union - Local 374 FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Schedule
40 hours per week Designated as Essential Personnel. Must be available to work flexible hours and overtime when necessary, evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts as assigned. 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. 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, 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). 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 www.nypl.org.