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Library Maintainer - Manhattan Network
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.
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
- 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
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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
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. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
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).
About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout 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.
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