Building Maintenance Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for participating in the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control systems across all sites.

FT, Non-Exempt

Chief Engineer

Compensation: $40.72 an hour

Work Location: On-Site VP;
First 6 months will be at SAM Downtown, then VP as main hub

• 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.

• 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.

• AA OE, refrigerant, electrical, other certifications
• Journey level building engineering experience
• Four years’ work experience in operating essential buildings or critical environments
• Working knowledge of direct digital control HVAC systems, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical (MPE) Safety procedures
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical system optimization programs and servicing
• Working knowledge of basic building systems such as mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and paint
• Ability to share on-call duties and respond to emergencies as they arise
• Working knowledge of CMMS asset management programs
• Understanding of regulatory requirements
• Be proficient in, or willing to train in First Aid, AED and CPR
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and common sense in handling emergencies
• Read, analyze, and interpret documents, contracts, technical procedures and regulations (e.g., schematics, building drawings, and CAD)
• Ability to operate personnel and scissor lifts
• Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Adept at self-initiation and working with autonomy
• Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
• Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

• Post-secondary education, AA or BA in ME or EE
• Journey level HVAC or plumbing
• Experience in a museum setting

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…