Engineer

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.
• Carrries 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.
• 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.
• Remains current and up to date with new industry practices, legislative changes, and new technologies.
• 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

• A 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 53rd and West 54th Street.

Shift

Saturday: 12-8 QNS
Sunday: 12-8 QNS
Monday: 8-4
Tuesday: 8-4
Wednesday: 8-4
Thursday: Off
Friday: Off

Salary

$58.24 per hour for a 40-hour work week

Reports to

Director, Building Operations