Facilities Mechanic: 24/7 HVAC, Life-Safety & Utilities Expert

The-Metropolitan-Opera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Opera is seeking a skilled Mechanic to operate, maintain, and adjust HVAC and plumbing systems to ensure 24/7 operation of facilities. You will collaborate with the Chief Engineer and other engineers to repair life-safety systems and related building operations, including elevators.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, reading meters, and coordinating with other trades to keep all equipment functional.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of maintenance experience in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Experience with shop tools and blueprints.
• Ability to interpret plumbing, electrical, and mechanical blueprints.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness and Local 30 membership preferred.
• Must be able to read meters, logs, and records.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pumps, heat exchangers, fan motors, and HVAC equipment.
• Perform periodic inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Operate control consoles and log readings from gauges.
• Collaborate with other trades to ensure system functionality.
• Keep records and generate reports on building operations.
• Work through building rounds and respond to emergencies.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Equipment logs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FDNY Certificates of Fitness

Local 30 membership

Tools

Pipe threading

Electric drills

Rotary hammers

Steam pressure reducing valve stations

Job description

The Metropolitan Opera is seeking a skilled Mechanic to operate, maintain, and adjust HVAC and plumbing systems to ensure 24/7 operation of facilities. You will collaborate with the Chief Engineer and other engineers to repair life-safety systems and related building operations, including elevators.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, reading meters, and coordinating with other trades to keep all equipment functional.