Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain all HVAC equipment
• Daily inspection of all building systems and premises
• Completion of all assigned work order requests
• Assure that all work areas are kept in clean and safe manner
• Perform diagnostic and routine maintenance
• Perform preventive maintenance according to departmental standards
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs
• Perform basic carpentry work and hardware repair
• Perform sheetrock repair – plaster and painting
• Familiarity with all plumbing shut off valves and electrical panels
• Cooperate with all DOB, DEP, and FDNY inspectors.
• Collect trash and re-cycle materials from offices, corridors, restrooms, and all academic spaces. Movement of trash to holding areas and placement outside in designated locations for removal by sanitation/recycle trucks.
• Movement of heavy items such as furniture, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Report any items within the building, or on the exterior, that require repair.
• Sweep and clean sidewalks – shovel snow as directed
• Perform room setups (chairs, tables, furniture, etc.) for meetings, classes, and events, ass assigned
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

• On-Campus Position – Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience in maintenance and/or building operations
• Familiarity and proficiency with basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks
• Ability to read, write and communicate with co-workers and the University community, in English
• Commitment to customer service and improving the campus environment.
• Ability to apply for, and hold, various DOB and/or FDNY licenses/certifications, as required
• Available to work weekends and overtime when necessary
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 policy and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Refrigeration license (Q-01 and/or Q-99)

About The New School

The New School, a leading university in downtown New York City, offers degree and nondegree academic programs in design, the social sciences, the liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. Students benefit from small classes, superior resources, and renowned faculty members who practice what they teach. Continuing education courses and public programs place the university at the center of New York’s cultural and intellectual life.

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