Supervising Library Maintainer

3 days ago

New York, United States The New York Public Library Full time

**Overview**
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 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 Supervising 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

Required Education, Experience & Skills

**Required Education & 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 Experience**
- Supervisory or training experience
- Experience and education with electrical, plumbing and HVAC system

**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

**Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities**
- Supervises a team of about 12 Library Maintainers

More...**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**
Local 374

**FLSA Status**
Non-Exempt

Pay: $76,885.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- New York, NY (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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