Mechanic

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

Under supervision, a Mechanic operates, maintains, and adjusts HVAC and plumbing equipment; and performs related work.

As a Mechanic you will ensure efficient and twenty-four hour operation of all equipment and utilities for the Met’s Facilities operation. You will work with the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, Engineers, and other Mechanics as part of the team by repairing the life safety systems and other related building operations, including elevators. A Mechanic maintains and monitors all hot water, steam, utilities, pumps, compressors, air handlers, fire and life safety systems in order to provide a safe environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and adjusts pumps, heat exchangers, fan motors, heating equipment, ventilating, air conditioning, fan coils, pneumatic controls, DDC controls, refrigeration, and associated equipment and plumbing
• Makes periodic inspections of equipment and repairs to such equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• May operate control consoles in Engineers office.
• Reads and logs meters, gauges, and other recording devices.
• Keep records and makes reports.
• Routine building rounds
• Working with other trades (construction, electrical, outside elevator maintenance company) to ensure proper functionality of all equipment

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of four years of general maintenance experience in plumbing including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (H.V.A.C.) systems and electrical systems
• Experience with shop tools, pipe threading, electric drills, rotary hammers, steam pressure reducing valve stations, etc.
• Ability to interpret plumbing, electrical, and mechanical blueprints
• Ability to exhibit manual dexterity and a working knowledge of all building, grounds, facilities and department work areas
• Must hold current or be capable of obtaining FDNY Certificates of Fitness: F-01 Fireguards; F-03 Indoor Place of Assembly; S-12 Citywide Sprinkler System; S-13 Citywide Standpipe System
• Must hold current or capable of obtaining FDNY Certificate of Qualification Q-01 Refrigerating System Operating Engineer
• Must hold or be capable of obtaining a membership card with Local 30

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly, which includes lifting, pushing, and/or pulling equipment, supplies, and tools.
• Reasonable assistance may be required when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken that exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Must be able to bend and work in confined spaces, at elevated temperatures, and in tight spaces, as well as climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Must be able to work safely with hazardous materials.

Hours/Holidays/Workdays

Required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evening and or overnight shifts as scheduled. May be required to work legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. The Mechanic is an essential position and must be available for all emergencies in all weather conditions, as well as during disaster situations, ie. before, during or after a disaster. The Mechanic may be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.