Assistant Building Engineer

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 museum
building's overall operations.
• Knowledge of application of New York City codes of health, safety, and security standards
to the performance of maintenance work.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of federal, New York State and NYC law, code, and
regulations, 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, Fall
Protection, CPR, Hot Work, and Lockout/Tagout.
Education and Experience
• A minimum of 5 years as an engineer with diversified experience in commercial and
industrial 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 maintenance
methodologies, 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 and
building specific training.
• Experience in working as a team within a museum, cultural center or other facility that
requires high interaction with visitors.
• Familiarity with Energy Management and Building Automation Systems and Preventative Maintenance scheduling software.