Senior Engineering Technician

Walters Art Museum; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Subsidized transportation and parking

Museum membership

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

FSA (flex spending accounts)

457b retirement plan

Professional financial counseling

Job summary

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to operate and maintain essential HVAC and boiler systems across the museum buildings. You will rely on Metasys and other controls to sustain optimal environment for priceless art collections.

Responsibilities include monitoring climate, addressing alarms, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with contractors. A strong background in low-pressure steam and electrical systems is required, with on-site duties

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; 5+ years in operation and repair of HVAC and low-pressure steam boiler controls.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, preferably Metasys.
• Strong understanding of wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with low-pressure steam vessel operation and controls.
• Knowledge of air movement systems, AHUs, VAV boxes, humidification equipment.
• Skilled with hand and power tools and test instruments (combustion analyzers, multimeter).
• Basic electrical knowledge; proficiency with Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the environment for artifact preservation.
• Monitor temperature and humidity via building automation system.
• Address alarms promptly; maintain operation of mechanical systems.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Provide recommendations on capital improvements.
• Create and close work orders; coordinate contractor work.
• Assist staff; provide 24/7 on-call coverage as needed.
• Help with snow removal and emergency calls.

Skills

HVAC operation

Boiler controls

Building automation (Metasys)

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Preventive maintenance

Tools operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Metasys software

Multimeter

Combustion analyzers

Hand tools

Job description

ABOUT THE WALTERS ART MUSEUMThe Walters Art Museum is among America's most distinctive museums, forging connections between people and art from cultures around the world and spanning seven millennia. Located in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Walters is free for all. The museum’s campus includes five historic buildings and 36,000 art objects.Today, the Walters serves Baltimore and Maryland by embracing its role as educator and storyteller, using the collection as a vehicle of knowledge and cultural expression to support learning, dialogue, and community engagement. The museum is committed to public education, offering essential programs that help people to connect art to their lives. The Walters Visitor Promise aligns staff and volunteers across the museum to preserve and share the works in our care for future generations, partner with communities, and create welcoming, accessible experiences for visitors. The museum offers challenging and creative work opportunities by promoting collaboration and teamwork.OVERVIEW OF ROLEUnder the supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, the Senior Engineering Technician will provide a consistent and reliable environment in all museum buildings by utilizing the Museums building automation system to maintain the environmental conditions that best preserve the works of art. This position will require a trained and experienced hands-on HVAC mechanic that has the skills to troubleshoot, repair, preventatively maintain and install a variety of HVAC equipment. An understanding of the interaction of the museum mechanical systems and their effect on the museum environment as a whole is essential.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMonitor and maintain the proper environment for the preservation of art.Monitor the temperature and humidity levels throughout the museum daily by utilizing the building’s automation system.Promptly address alarm conditions as reported by the building automation system.Maintain proper operation of facility mechanical systems.Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.Troubleshoot and repair any malfunctioning equipment.Provides recommendations to the Engineering Supervisor regarding capital improvements.Completes weekly preventative maintenance tasks via the CMMS.Maintains the automation database as assigned.Manage resources, including external vendors and contractorsOrder parts and necessary preventative maintenance materials as needed.Gather quotes from contractors and provide recommendations to the Engineering Supervisor.Coordinate and schedule contractor work.Create and closes work orders in the absence of the Engineering Supervisor.Assist other museum staff as required.Maintain the overall cleanliness, condition, and safety of all mechanical areas.Provide 24-hour on-call coverage as assigned.Assist with snow removal and emergency calls.All other duties as assigned.High School Diploma/GEDMinimum of 5 years of experience in operation and repair of low-pressure steam boiler controls and commercial HVAC equipment.Knowledge of building automation systems, preferably Metasys.Strong understanding of wiring diagrams and schematics.Training and knowledge of the operation and controls of low-pressure steam vessels.Knowledge of air movement systems and their components, including but not limited to commercial air handling units, variable air volume boxes, reheating coils, variable frequency drive fan motors and controls, and humidification equipment.Knowledge of humidification equipment and the relationship between temperature and humidity.Skilled in the proper use of hand and power tools and test instruments, including but not limited to combustion analyzers and a multimeter to properly diagnose equipment failures.Basic electrical knowledge preferred.Proficiency with digital administrative and communication platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Outlook.Ability to move, carry, climb, and work from ladders.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to work in conditions including but not limited to hot and humid environments, such as a boiler room; various climate conditions found outdoors; performing tasks from various heights.SCHEDULED SHIFTJob Type: Monday – Friday. Must be available 24/7, on an as-need basis as well as on-call status as deemed necessary for museum operations and emergencies.ANNUAL SALARY: $69,019The Walters Art Museum offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription, vision, subsidized transportation and parking, museum membership, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, FSAs (flexible spending accounts), 457b retirement plan, and free professional financial management counseling.This is a 100% onsite position and is part of the AFSCME-WWU collective bargaining unit. All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The museum does not sponsor work visas.