Engineer

Whitney Museum of American Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,133 - 88,493; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Commuter benefits

Admission to museums

Pet insurance

Discounted membership for Citibike

Job summary

The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, NY, seeks an Engineer to oversee daily maintenance of building controls and HVAC systems across all locations. The role includes coordinating with staff on facilities needs and ensuring standards are met, along with light maintenance and troubleshooting. A Q-99 Refrigerating System Operating Engineer license and relevant professional experience are essential. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate of $54.67, medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and admission benefits to museums.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of HVAC systems and MEP.
• Q-99 Refrigerating System Operating Engineer license is required.
• Professional experience in an operations Engineering role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all facilities engineering needs at assigned facilities.
• Coordinates with relevant staff and contractors to meet standards.
• Ensures a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC and MEP

Basic electrical and wiring skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to operate lifts

Education

Q-99 Refrigerating System Operating Engineer license

Professional experience as an operations Engineer

Job description

The Engineer is responsible for daily maintenance of all building controls (BMS), HVAC troubleshooting and light maintenance, light MEP as well as exhibition lighting in the galleries as needed. Responsibilities includes the same at all Whitney locations including Bulwark and ISP. This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement between the Museum and the AFL-CIO International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30 and 30A.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all facilities /engineering needs at assigned facilities
• Provides weekly updates including recommendations for HVAC and MEP improvement and communicates with Facilities Management staff, site manager, Service Contractors, Art Handling staff and Exhibition Managers and other departments during frequently planned meeting to ensure that conservation standards HVAC standards, life safety, and aesthetic lighting requirements are met.
• Accompany maintenance crews on each service visit to ensure that efficiency, consistency, and climate controls are met.
• Maintains a well-organized inventory of tools, equipment and supplies needed for building maintenance.
• Coordinates with Engineering Manager and/or Director of Engineering to obtain all necessary equipment and purchases (including spear part to meet service needs.
• Coordinates PM work with other departments and consistently provide a clean and safe work environment.
• Become familiar with building operation including; shut-off valves, fire alarm/Vesda system, boiler system, HVAC units and overall building performance. Performs other duties assigned by the Engineering Manager and/or Director of Engineering.
• When not performing these duties at the primary assigned building, this position will be eligible for overtime at all Whitney locations and will adhere to the engineer’s regular duties and responsibilities per Local-30 contract and as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of HVAC and MEP
• Q-99 Refrigerating System Operating Engineer license
• Professional experience as an operations Engineer
• Basic electrical and wiring skills, ability to diagnose issues and follow building code
• Ability to operate lifts required to perform tasks
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Engineer must be personally vigilant and as the ability to oversee the work of others at all Whitney locations/spaces, ensuring that surfaces are protected and that art is never in danger.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate of $54.67
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
• Generous Paid Time off benefits
• Commuter benefits – parking and mass transit
• Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
• Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
• This position is covered under Local 30

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

EEO Statement

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.