Facilities Maintenance Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE   Responsible for participating in the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control systems across all sites.     Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to :

• Engineering - Hands on maintenance of the Museum’s facilities, mechanical systems and related operations   Monitor and ensure the proper operation of all facilities’ mechanical and electrical systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, humidity and temperature control, power and light, refrigeration, steam, sanitation, as well as all utilities  Perform and electronically record daily building rounds, including, but not limited to, regularly inspecting the buildings and grounds, building systems, and equipment to determine the need for corrective maintenance  Perform assigned scheduled preventative maintenance  Accurately and thoroughly complete paperwork and electronic documentation as assigned including periodic reports and maintenance records  Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in all facilities areas   Maintain a clean and orderly shop space including all toolboxes and spare parts inventory  Requisition materials, supplies, parts, and tools as needed  Maintain procedures manual for daily operations  Compile and maintain electronic service logs  Work with building BAS systems  Test and ensure functionality of building fire life systems    Other Duties – Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service—creating positive, meaningful experiences for all visitors, every time  Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM’s work  FLSA Status : FT, Non-Exempt Reports To : Chief Engineer Compensation : $40.72 per hour Work Location : On-Site VP; First 6 months will be at SAM Downtown, then VP as main hub   BENEFITS Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan, dental, vision, and basic life insurance / LTD / AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAM’s 403b retirement plan.  Following 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation and provides an employer match program.
• Historically, this contribution has been made annually.
• Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation, PSST, bereavement leave, and jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 paid floating holiday, a subsidized unlimited Orca card, onsite fitness facility, and an EAP.
• FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming.
• ABOUT SAM Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community.  To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum.
• So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve.
• As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire.
• SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

We Are Looking For :

WORK CONDITIONS    Exposure :

PPE will be provided.    Stationary Work :

Balance of time (approximately 95%) is spent moving around the work area.    Communication :

The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission :

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