Mechanic

Metropolitan Opera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanic to ensure the efficient operation of HVAC and plumbing systems. In this essential role, you will maintain and adjust various equipment, ensuring a safe environment for all. You will work closely with a dedicated team, performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and collaborating across trades. This position requires flexibility for emergency situations and a commitment to safety. Join a respected organization that values diversity and offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Ability to obtain FDNY Certificates of Fitness and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVAC and plumbing equipment for optimal performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on all systems.
• Collaborate with other trades to ensure equipment functionality.

Skills

HVAC systems

plumbing

electrical systems

manual dexterity

ability to interpret blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

pipe threading tools

electric drills

rotary hammers

Job description

Salary: $ 45.30 per hour, per CBA

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.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• Routine building rounds.
• Works 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 Qualifications

• 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, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. The Mechanic may be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.