Assistant Building Engineer
$34 to $43phr
Availability to work weekdays and weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Read and interpret technical reports, shop drawings, submittals, specifications, and as-built HVAC and MEP drawings.
- Participate in building upgrades involving MEP of both new and old equipment systems.
- Manage controls of the building automation / management system (Client / Client) governing HVAC, air quality, ventilation, electrical, lighting, plumbing, and fire alarm systems.
- Remotely and locally adjust varying levels of temperature controls for the museum with the
focus of protecting all artwork and in supplying maximum comfort levels for all staff and
visitors.
Help in preparing galleries for new exhibitions and in de-installation of artwork as needed.Must be available 24 / 7 to assist with building emergencies and coverage.Experience in painting MEP floors, equipment and more.Conduct daily building rounds, interpret, write daily logs, and input building systems data.Skills and Qualifications
A NYS valid driver's license is a plus.Ability to successfully execute mechanical building projects while managing the museumbuilding's overall operations.
Knowledge of application of New York City codes of health, safety, and security standardsto the performance of maintenance work.
Knowledge of principles and practices of federal, New York State and NYC law, code, andregulations, including OSHA, ADA, and Department of Health; knowledge of asbestos, lead
and other hazardous material, noise pollution, indoor air quality, recycling laws and
regulations that pertain to public assembly facilities.
Able to complete required professional / OSHA training including Confined Space, FallProtection, CPR, Hot Work, and Lockout / Tagout.
Education and Experience
A minimum of 5 years as an engineer with diversified experience in commercial andindustrial buildings, or a combination of 3 years as an engineer and 5+ years of construction
field work that includes mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations of commercial
office buildings or property management experience.
HVAC technical training and EPA refrigeration licenses preferred.Understanding of Building Automation Systems (Client), preventative maintenancemethodologies, and work order systems (CMMS).
FDNY : Certificate of Fitness holder in Sprinklers and Standpipes (S-12, S-13, S-14, or S-15),Refrigeration, Gas & Oil Burners, Fire Alarms, P-98 certification from FDNY for oil fuel tank,
UPS (diesel-power generators), Fire & Life Safety Director (building evacuator plus an S-95
CoF for the supervision of a F / A panel).
Preferred Qualifications
Technical knowledge equal to a New York Operating Engineer.HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical Journeyman or Master level certification.Universal EPA refrigeration certificate.Knowledge and experience with LEED certification requirements.Record of accomplishment of learning in an environment that requires cross-functional andbuilding specific training.
Experience in working as a team within a museum, cultural center or other facility thatrequires high interaction with visitors.
Familiarity with Energy Management and Building Automation Systems and Preventative Maintenance scheduling software.