Maintenance Dept. Chief Mechanic - Jewish Theological Seminary

Overview:

The Chief Mechanic is primarily responsible for providing maintenance support to the JTS community. Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler, standpipe/sprinkler, and air compressor operation and NYC refrigeration certification. Must have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems. Must have competence in safe use of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, and mechanical systems with at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or training with a Professional Trade School ​

Duties:

- ​​Follows verbal and written instructions and guidelines as required by Maintenance supervisory staff or Director of Operations.

- Responsible for am checks each day of all mechanical systems to insure proper operation and comfortable space temperatures prior to the school being open and throughout the day.

- ​Responsible to make sure that the building’s fire alarm system is operational each day, and to perform weekly and monthly checks as per NFPA codes.

- ​Prepares or assists in preparation for events, including equipment setup, as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.

- ​Is able to lift a minimum weight of 40 pounds.

- ​Reports to the Maintenance Manager any violations relating to health or safety issues in the institution as a whole, including offices, classrooms, event spaces, and student living areas.

- ​Has working knowledge of New York City codes and advanced principles regarding electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heating/ventilation/air (HVAC) practices.

- Maintains building mechanical equipment in order to preserve a safe environment.

- ​Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment.

- ​Must be able to work with automated building maintenance systems (BMS).

- Responsible for taking and recording HVAC systems chemical readings

- ​Assists in snow removal as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.

- Responds to emergency-related situations during off hours on an on-call basis as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.

- ​Performs other related duties as assigned by Maintenance supervisory staff or Director of Operations.

Minimum Requirements:

- Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler, standpipe/sprinkler, and air compressor operation.

- Must have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems.

- Must have competence in safe use of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, and mechanical systems with at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or training with a Professional Trade School

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Pay: ​​$25.87​ per ​Hour​

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Probationary Period: ​​3​ months

Union Status: Local 241

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hrdept@jtsa.edu.