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Job Description 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., • Keep records and makes reports., • Routine building rounds, • Working 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 Demands: • 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, ie. before, during or after a disaster. The Mechanic may be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. \nCompany Description The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world. The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world.

Job Description The Powerhouse Assistant Chief Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to the following major items. Primary Job Tasks Responsibilities: On a daily basis: • Organize the job schedule for the day crew (Lead mechanic, watch operator, and mechanics)., • Coordinate with generator technicians on work schedule., • Responsible for generator sequence changes when required., • Responsible for the operation of the equipment in the powerhouse and pump rooms., • Bring to the Chief Engineers attention any items that need addressing., • Take hourly equipment readings, visually inspect operating and non-operating equipment., • Coordinate vacation and time off schedule of engineers and watch operators., • Provide technical guidance when required for the engineers, mechanics and watch operators., • Monitor fuel consumption and inform Chief Engineer when and how much fuel needs to be ordered., • Keep an accurate log of the maintenance and operation of all equipment and events in the Powerhouse., • Assume some of the Chief Engineer’ duties that require immediate attention in the Chiefs absence., • Be on call 24/7 for all emergencies should they arise. On a monthly basis: • Oversee the measurement of the fuel oil storage tanks and supply the Chief Engineer with the levels., • Provide the Chief Engineer with the fuel delivery data for the month and fuel consumed data., • Update records in the MPP manual kept onsite for the cooling towers maintenance and inspections as required for the Department of Health. Qualifications: • NYC Department of Buildings Stationary Engineer License, • FDNY Refrigeration Engineer License, • FDNY Air Compressor Certificate, • Work experience with steam boilers, chillers and cooling towers., • Understanding and awareness of generators, • Experience with motors, pumps, fans, storage tanks, expansion tanks and piping systems., • Trouble shooting and problem solving.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Building Engineer Assistant to support the maintenance, repair, and operational needs of our facility. This position assists the building engineering team in ensuring that all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural function eff