Licensed Maintainer - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is seeking a Licensed Maintainer to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for 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 mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and general carpentry across multiple sites and properties of NYPL
• Assesses jobs and determines staffing and materials needs, making recommendations as appropriate
• Picks up supplies and materials as needed
• Assists in training Library Maintainers working on building infrastructure systems
• Tracks time spent on jobs using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Performs related duties as required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

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 for valid certificates of fitness for: Standpipe and Sprinkler systems; High Rise Fire Safety Director Class E; and Freon Handler (CFC)

Required Experience

• Experience in building trades and operation and maintenance of large-scale heating, air conditioning, 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

• Excellent knowledge of BMS (Building Monitoring System)
• Ability to use testing equipment: multi-meters, flow-meters, gauges, and basic hand tools to 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 a physical examination
• Basic knowledge and experience using computers, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Benefits

NYPL 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

• 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 an electric pallet jack

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

• Yes

Union

• Local 374

Hours

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