Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Summary:
Bank Street College of Education is a private, nonprofit educational institution founded in 1916 and located in New York City. Bank Street is considered to be one of the leading institutions in the area of progressive education and has grown over the years into an internationally recognized leader in early childhood education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom education and teacher preparation, and a national advocate for children and families. The College includes a Graduate School, an on-site independent School for Children, professional development and social programs, and partnerships with school districts, colleges, museums and cultural institutions, hospitals, community service organizations, and educational media corporations.
The mission of Bank Street College is to improve the education of children and their teachers by applying to the education process all available knowledge about learning and growth, and by connecting teaching and learning meaningfully to the outside world. In so doing, we seek to strengthen not only individuals but the community as well, including family, school, and the larger society in which adults and children, in all their diversity, interact and learn. We see in education the opportunity to build a better society.
Position Description:
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for general and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, elevator, fire, and HVAC systems and Refrigeration Equipment, including performing repairs and upgrades as necessary. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to accomplish assigned duties in an effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Performs other tasks as assigned
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates, performs, and documents engineering test reports with limited supervision.
- Install, maintain, and repair HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and associated plumbing and electrical systems, including low-voltage controls.
- Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and maintenance inventory of belts, grease, oil, and supplies; performs general maintenance; maintains records of all repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and building supplies.
- Maintenance and management of environmental conditions via HVAC control systems and BMS software.
- Ensures proper operation of the heating and cooling plant for facilities.
- Maintenance system components related to pumps, pneumatics, and electrical control; ensure proper circulation and ventilation; monitor and maintain split cooling units; assure proper local thermostat settings to maintain comfortable space temperature; repair and replace thermostat.
- Performs preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, such as lighting control systems, elevators, building light fixtures, fire detection and alarm systems, security cameras, card reader equipment, access door operators, and kitchen equipment; assists with monthly Sprinkler, Standpipe, Fire Pump, Fire Extinguisher inspection and Emergency Lighting System.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, such as greasing bearings, inspecting belts, and filter replacement for the Main Air Handler and split units.
- Conduct facility condition surveys as per the Facility Director's Request.
- Performs required inspection for Sprinkler, Standpipe, Fire Pump, FA system, and walkthrough with Fire Department Inspector as needed.
- Able to construct, repair, and assemble related to various trades (i.e., carpentry, electrical, locksmith, and plumbing).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be customer service-oriented and problem-solving approach
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner.
- Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with ab attention to detail.
- Ability to work on evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations.
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Knowledge of the operation of mechanical systems.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience as a general tradesman.
- New York City Refrigeration Engineer's License Q99 or Certified HVAC Technician
- New York City Certificate of Fitness S12, S13, S95, D20, A35
- Certificate for Low Boiler Pressure.
Start Date: Immediately.
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 Annually (depending on experience)
Please apply online and address your cover letter and resume to the following:

Carlos Esquivel
Director of Facilities

BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND OTHER COLLEGE-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.

About Bank Street College of Education

The mission of Bank Street College is to improve the education of children and their teachers by applying to the educational process all available knowledge about learning and growth, and by connecting teaching and learning meaningfully to the outside world. In so doing, we seek to strengthen not only individuals, but the community as well, including family, school, and the larger society in which adults and children, in all their diversity, interact and learn. We see in education the opportunity to build a better society.

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