Engineer

MoMA; United States; On-site; USD 65,918 - 93,883; Full time

Job summary

MoMA is seeking an Engineer for its Building Operations Department to ensure the maintenance and management of all museum buildings. This role involves preventative maintenance, inspections, and sustainability practices to optimize operational efficiency.

Applicants should have related experience, hold the necessary certifications, and have strong customer service skills. The position entails working at both the Manhattan and Queens locations with a schedule including weekends. A competitive salary of $58.24/hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience in building maintenance.
• Valid NYC Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01).
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to respond to building conditions and operate BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate maintenance efforts.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems.
• Maintain records for compliance and reporting.

Skills

General building maintenance

Customer service skills

Use of power tools and equipment

Monitoring Building Management Systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Lighting systems

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

Job description

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for an Engineer in its Building Operations Department with primary responsibility for ensuring that all Museum buildings are being managed and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to the highest level of operational efficiency.

11 West 53rd
11 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019, USA

45-20 33rd st
Long Island City, Queens
NY 11101, USA

Responsibilities

• Participates in department record keeping for information sharing, compliance, timekeeping, attendance, and other reporting.
• Performs preventative maintenance and unscheduled repairs of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, lighting, electrical, locking mechanisms, life safety systems, and general building maintenance.
• Operates machinery needed to perform duties as directed.
• Promotes sustainability by making adjustments to energy consuming systems and incorporating sustainable practices into assignments. Suggests, recommends, and implements approved improvements, alterations, upgrades, or replacement of equipment or systems integral with the buildings.
• Responds to and completes, in an acceptable time frame, all requests from the Building Operations office.
• Supervises and coordinates with contractors as directed.
• Performs administrative work as required, such as completion of work orders and maintenance of required databases.
• Conducts regular building inspections, ensuring building equipment meets scheduled and periodic maintenance requirements and contractor service levels are achieved.
• Carries out maintenance requirements on a scheduled or periodic basis, including but not limited to building maintenance, lamp replacement, electrical work, mechanical work, plumbing and other work as directed.
• Monitors environmental issues and provides field reports.
• Monitors and adjusts computerized control systems, such as BMS, Lighting and other related building automation and maintenance systems.
• Participates in training, including occupational health and safety programs.
• Remains current and up to date with new industry practices, legislative changes, and new technologies.
• Maintains all State and City licenses required for performing above duties.
• Conducts regular, thorough inspections of mechanical and electrical areas, reporting all serious deficiencies promptly.
• Adheres to all MoMA policies and procedures.
• Performs all job functions in a safe manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Museum health, safety, and environmental policies, and government legislation/regulations.
• Maintains clean attire and a clean work area. Performs emergency repairs or actions to safeguard the equipment and building.
• Performs other relevant and related duties as assigned by management and the Chief Engineer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) and three years related experience.
• Must hold valid NYC Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01) and Certificate of Fitness for Citywide Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems (S-12 and S-13).
• Experience in general building maintenance, including lighting, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Ability to monitor, respond, and react to all building conditions (leaks, smoke, other emergencies) and to operate BMS systems. Use of email is required.
• Experience and demonstrated ability and knowledge of how to use power tools, equipment, hydraulic lifts, interior/exterior ladders, computer workstations, and BMS system operation.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Must be willing and able to regularly work in the Museum’s Manhattan and Queens locations as directed.
• Must be able to work the following days/shifts: Saturday and Sunday: 12am-8am at MoMA’s facility in Queens; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-4pm at MoMA’s midtown campus located at West 53 rd and West 54th Street. Please note, work location/shifts are subject to change, with advance notice, based on operational or other needs.
• MoMA participates in the TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Facility Program. If hired, individual must successfully complete a security threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security in order to participate.

Reports to: Director, Building Operations

Salary: $58.24 per hour for a 40-hour work week

This is a unionized position at MoMA with covered employees represented by Local Union Nos. 30 and 30A of the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO. New hires will be required to join the union post hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL").

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