Operations Watch Engineer

Operations Watch Engineer

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Watch 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.

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.
• 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 systems related building automation and maintenance.
• 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 and healthful 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 using 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.
• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Museum and International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union 30. New hires will be required to join the union.
• 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.
• Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).
• Reports to: Director, Building Operations
• Salary: The salary for this position is $47.10 per hour for a 40-hour work week.

MoMA is hiring for a Operations Watch Engineer Position in Midtown, New York City. Base pay starts at $47.1/hr.