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

The New York Public Library, New York, NY, United States


Department: Facilities | Location: Various Locations | Compensation: $62,099 / year

Position Overview
NYPL is seeking a Library Maintainer to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees.

Key Responsibilities

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

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)

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Required Experience

Supervisory or training experience

Experience reading blue prints, circuit diagrams, water flow, and HVAC diagrams

Experience and education with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems

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

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

Ability to work with floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials-moving devices or carts

Good geographic knowledge of the greater New York area

Good oral and written communication skills

Must pass physical examination

Basic knowledge and experience using computers, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel

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

Requires bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting/moving 50 pounds and up

Ability to ascend/descend, and work on ladders or manlift when required

Work Environment

Public service library

Outside environment

Pre-Employment Physical Required?

Yes

Union

Local 374

Hours

40 hours per week

Overtime as required

Scheduled subject to change

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