Chief Building Engineer
Apply NowCompany: New Museum Of Contemporary Art
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Position Overview
The Chief Building Engineer provides the highest standards of museum maintenance, safety, and management for the Museum's visitors, programs, and staff. The Chief Building Engineer's primary responsibilities are the operation, repair and maintenance of the Museum's building systems (HVAC, BMS, Vertical Transport, Fire and Life Safety, Security, and Electrical and Plumbing); supervision of building system contractors, vendors and service providers; and coordination of work and projects with the Chief Maintainer, Facility Director, Director of Security, and other museum staff as required. The Chief Building Engineer reports to the Facilities Director.
Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:
Qualifications:
Benefits
We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Program through the Difference Card, Commuter Benefits Program through the Difference Card, Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and other voluntary benefits.
Paid Time and Holidays Off
We offer full-time employees 15 days of paid time off, 8 sick days off and 13 holidays off as applicable through the fiscal year.
To Apply
Please complete the application HERE. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this JD describes you, then please apply for this role.
About the New Museum
Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is the Manhattan's only dedicated contemporary art museum and is respected internationally for the adventurousness and global scope of its curatorial program. In 2007, the New Museum made history with the inauguration of its first permanent building at 235 Bowery, designed by Tokyo based firm SANAA. Since opening in its new location, over 3.8 million have visited or attended programs and events, and the Museum has presented 90+ exhibitions with 500 artists from 60 countries around the globe, and 650+ public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days. The New Museum has a current operating budget of $10.6 million and approximately 120 full- and part-time employees. For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides Reasonable Accommodation to candidates with Disabilities. As per New York State Guidelines, all candidates hired must be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.
Please learn more about: New Museum's Commitment to Racial Equity
The Chief Building Engineer provides the highest standards of museum maintenance, safety, and management for the Museum's visitors, programs, and staff. The Chief Building Engineer's primary responsibilities are the operation, repair and maintenance of the Museum's building systems (HVAC, BMS, Vertical Transport, Fire and Life Safety, Security, and Electrical and Plumbing); supervision of building system contractors, vendors and service providers; and coordination of work and projects with the Chief Maintainer, Facility Director, Director of Security, and other museum staff as required. The Chief Building Engineer reports to the Facilities Director.
Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Operate, maintain and repair all aspects of the buildings HVAC systems.
- Proficient in the operation and monitoring of the Building Management System (BMS)
- Organization and maintenance of all mechanical rooms and associated workshops
- Conduct and document monthly/quarterly/annual inspections, testing and maintenance of the water-based fire protection systems as per NFPA pamphlet #25
- Proficient in the operation and monitoring of the fire panel, vertical transport, security, lighting and Fire and Life Safety systems.
- Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program for all mechanical systems.
- Ability to perform repairs on but not limited to door hardware, plumbing and electrical systems.
- Facilitate with all required NYC agency inspections.
- Assist the Facilities Director with special assignments as needed
- Weekend and after hours emergency response coverage as required
- Candidate should possess strong computer literacy, be capable of initiating correspondence around events and logistics, and maintain schedules efficiently.
- Proficiency in online supply purchasing, tracking inventory, and contributing to end-of-year budget reviews.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years experience as a building superintendent or engineer.
- Must have and maintain the following FDNY Certificates:
- P99 Low Pressure Boiler
- S12 City Wide Sprinkler System
- S13 City Wide Standpipe System
- S95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
- S14 Standpipe for Multi-zone system
- F03 Indoor Place of Assembly
- F01 Fire guard for Impairment
- Q01 Refrigerating systems
- College education required, a degree in engineering is a plus.
- Must have a hands on approach and strong technical aptitude.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Special working conditions may include but are not limited to:
- Heavy Lifting
- Working at heights
- Confined Spaces
- Using ladders
- Bending
- Lift up to 80lbs
- Use of power tools
- Use of machinery
Benefits
We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Program through the Difference Card, Commuter Benefits Program through the Difference Card, Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and other voluntary benefits.
Paid Time and Holidays Off
We offer full-time employees 15 days of paid time off, 8 sick days off and 13 holidays off as applicable through the fiscal year.
To Apply
Please complete the application HERE. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this JD describes you, then please apply for this role.
About the New Museum
Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is the Manhattan's only dedicated contemporary art museum and is respected internationally for the adventurousness and global scope of its curatorial program. In 2007, the New Museum made history with the inauguration of its first permanent building at 235 Bowery, designed by Tokyo based firm SANAA. Since opening in its new location, over 3.8 million have visited or attended programs and events, and the Museum has presented 90+ exhibitions with 500 artists from 60 countries around the globe, and 650+ public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days. The New Museum has a current operating budget of $10.6 million and approximately 120 full- and part-time employees. For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides Reasonable Accommodation to candidates with Disabilities. As per New York State Guidelines, all candidates hired must be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.
Please learn more about: New Museum's Commitment to Racial Equity