Bloomingdale Library is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

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

Department Facilities Employment Type Full Time Location Manhattan Workplace type Onsite Compensation $60,144 / year Reporting To Gregory Tuba

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)
• 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

Last updated : 2024-05-20