Library Maintainer - Schomburg Center, Manhattan

Department:

Facilities

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Schomburg Center

Reporting To:

Keith I. Sainten

Compensation:

$60,144 / year Description 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. This position is available at the following

NYPL Locations:

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture NYPL is seeking a Library 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 Building 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) 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 Experience working with floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials-moving devices or carts Good geographic knowledge of the greater New York area 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 blue prints, circuit diagrams, water flow, and HVAC diagrams 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 Valid driver's license and good driving record Must pass physical examination Basic knowledge and experience using computers, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel Required Experience Supervisory or training experience Experience and education with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems More 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