Senior Manager Engineering

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. in New York is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering to oversee preventive maintenance, supervise union staff, and coordinate emergency and project work for a 24/7 venue operation.

You will ensure compliance with city/state/federal codes, manage HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety systems, and support NHL ice maintenance and IT room resiliency, while delivering safe, reliable experiences for guests and staff.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience as a building manager or engineer, operating and maintaining large complex facilities or arenas.
• Strong technical background and ability to read technical drawings.
• Familiarity with NYC Building and Fire codes.
• Ability to manage union staff of mechanics and operating engineers.
• Ability to obtain NYC Refrigeration Operators, Fire Safety Directors, Sprinkler/Standpipe certifications.
• OSHA & Hazmat certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance system (CAFM) administration; maintain equipment records, spare parts, procedures, shop drawings, and manuals.
• Supervise and develop Engineering team members; support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Ensure safe, clean, and comfortable environment; ensure reliable operation of building systems and respond to needs.
• Ensure compliance with city, state, federal, fire, building, and safety codes and company policies.
• Plan and manage maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, life safety systems, plus ice plant equipment.

Education

Engineering degree

NYC Refrigeration Operators Certificate

NYC Fire Safety Directors Certificate

NYC Sprinkler/Standpipe Certificate

OSHA & Hazmat Certifications

Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com .

Who are we hiring?

This position helps with overseeing the engineering department, assuring the necessary preventive maintenance of all mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and life safety systems to provide a safe and comfortable environment for employees and guests. The Senior Manager, Engineering will be one of the key management contacts in the engineering department during events and will play a critical role directing union staff for all emergencies and/or unforeseen critical situations during these event times. This position will schedule and oversee project & emergency work within the Engineering Department. The Engineering department operates 24/7, comprised of three shifts a day.

What will you do?

• Manage the implementation and ongoing administration of the preventive maintenance system (CAFM) for the department. Maintain equipment records, spare parts inventories, maintenance procedures, shop drawings, O&M manuals, and related documentation to support an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Engineering team members at Madison Square Garden and the Beacon Theatre. Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management while ensuring compliance with departmental policies, work rules, and applicable labor agreements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for employees, guests, and visitors by ensuring the reliable operation of building systems and responding promptly to operational needs.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with applicable city, state, federal, fire, building, and safety codes, regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee the union staff to assure all mechanical systems are maintained as well as proper planning for preventative maintenance and repairs for HVAC Systems (chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, variable frequency drives, water treatment systems, controls & automation) plumbing, refrigeration, building mechanical systems and fire protection/fire safety systems (including smoke control, pressurization & purge systems).
• Coordinate and deliver training to Engineering staff to ensure the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of facility equipment and systems.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of water supply and waste systems, including domestic hot and cold water, chilled water, heating water, condenser water, and brine systems.
• Manage the operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire life safety systems, including fire alarm systems, fire pumps, sprinklers, standpipes, kitchen hood suppression systems, smoke control systems, purge fans, dampers, and associated equipment.
• Help plan and coordinate the maintenance of the hockey ice plant and all associated equipment and systems (Including Cooling towers, VFD’s, Heat Exchangers etc.); track and manage in game ice conditions assuring full compliance with NHL specifications and procedures for ice maintenance
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including steam supply, hot water systems, packaged air conditioning units, and cooling towers.
• Partner with leadership and Capital Projects team to support facility infrastructure projects by providing operational expertise, coordinating departmental resources, and ensuring successful implementation with minimal operational disruption.
• Manage the maintenance and repair of food and beverage refrigeration equipment, including walk-in refrigerators and freezers, under-counter and upright refrigeration units, and ice machines.
• Oversee the maintenance and reliability of supplemental HVAC systems supporting critical IT and telecommunications rooms to ensure continuous operation.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• 7-10 years of experience as a building manager or engineer - operation and maintenance of large complex facility or arena/entertainment/theatrical building required
• Must have a strong technical background
• Engineering degree is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NYC Building and Fire codes
• Ability to directly manage a staff of union mechanics, and operating engineers
• Must hold a valid NYC Refrigeration Operators Certificate or qualification to obtain year 1
• Must hold a valid NYC Fire Safety Directors Certificate or obtain certificate within one year of employment.
• Must hold a valid NYC Sprinkler/Standpipe Certificate or qualification to obtain year 1
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Should hold OSHA & Hazmat Certifications
• Familiarity with operation & Maintenance of all ice making equipment (Zamboni, chillers, ice edger)

Special Requirements

• Lifting 25 lbs., standing for long periods and walkinglong distances.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holiday, and split days off; willing to travel to other venues as needed.

Pay Range

$96,000 — $155,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including consideringrequests for reasonable accommodations as required.

EEO

We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.

At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record a record of each employee's sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.

Submission of this information voluntary and refusal to provide it will note subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.