Supervising Maintainer; HVAC

Job Location:

Peter Jay Sharp Building – Brooklyn, NY 11217

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary Range: $75,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Job Category:
Facilities

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.

• 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 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.
• Submits 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).
• Assists in hiring outside contractors, as needed.
• Works with contractors and engineers and oversees projects and ensures they are done at reasonable time and to specifications.
• Maintains records of completed work, and notes time and materials used.
• Oversees and inspects work in progress of maintenance staff.
• Meets outside contractors at location upon commencement of work and monitors 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 items.
• Attends meetings as requested.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of (3) years of related experience in H.V.A.C. troubleshooting, repair, and operation required.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance/systems and architectural drawings as normally acquired by the completion of related Vocational Training Program, required.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to properly and safely utilize all equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Excellent communication (oral, written) and organizational skills are essential.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and administrative skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office:
  Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Maintains current knowledge of new products, equipment and methods relating to his field.
• Ability to multi‑task while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to calmly interact with patrons/employees.
• Willingness to handle shifting task priorities.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work all shifts including overtime, as required.

• CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional)
• HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Condition Certification)
• P-99 (Low Pressure Oil Burner Certificate)
• FDNY RSOE-Q99 (Refrigerating System Operating Engineer)
• F.L.S.D. (Fire Life Safety Director Certificate)
• S-12 (certificate for sprinkler systems)
• S-13 (Certificate of Fitness for Standpipe System)

This role is on‑site and cannot be conducted remotely.

The employee may occasionally exert up to…