Supervising Maintainer; HVAC

Position: Supervising Maintainer (HVAC)
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas-engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

BAM is seeking a Supervising Maintainer (HVAC)! The Supervising Maintainer will oversee and coordinate the workers who maintain and repair HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and carpentry systems throughout the BAM campuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Supervises maintenance staff, responds to emergency conditions and ensures a clean, safe and secure environment.

* Inspects facilities regularly to determine problems and necessary maintenance to ensure the proper workings of the plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.

* Develops preventive maintenance schedules and holds responsibility for their implementation.

* Repairs and maintains all building systems in accordance with Federal, State, and Local codes, and regulations.

* Prepares weekly maintenance schedules and allocates work to ensure good working conditions.

* Submit reports and maintenance staff time sheets to management.

* Makes recommendations as to the reduction of costs in operating the HVAC, plumbing, electrical (as allowed by code).

* Assist in hiring outside contractors, as needed.

* Works with contractors and engineers and oversee projects and ensures that they are done at reasonable time and to specifications.

* Maintains records of completed work, and notes time and materials used.

* Oversee and inspects work in progress of maintenance staff.

* Meets outside contractors at location upon commencement of work and monitor progress and workmanship of job.

* Generates requisitions for supplies and material necessary for the operation of assigned locations.

* Receives materials and documents in accordance with the established procedure.

* Assists in preparation of the annual operating budget by supplying information on repairs and improvements required at various locations.

* Maintains a friendly and professional attitude.

* Attends to small scale repairs to building structures, ceiling repair, floor repair, wall repair, minor caulking, windows, etc.

* Repairs minor furniture, cabinet or office-built ins

* Attend meetings as requested.