Assistant Chief Engineer

Seattle Art Museum • Seattle, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting moment to join a growing Engineering team. We are building up our team to better support the museum’s three sites. This newly added engineering role will join a talented and hardworking Facilities team which includes a Chief Engineer, another Assistant Chief, and several Maintenance Engineers.
The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems across all sites. This is a hands-on role that performs preventative maintenance, issue diagnostics, equipment repair, and ensures compliance with safety codes to keep museum facilities fully functional.
ABOUT SAM
As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.

Requirements

• AA, OE, refrigerant, electrical, other certifications
• Journey level HVAC mechanic experience
• Five years’ work experience in operating essential buildings or critical environments
• Professional experience in the oversight of the facilities, maintenance, and engineering functions in a large institution (museum, educational or cultural institution, hospital, hospitality, nonprofit, or customer service focused organization)
• 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 write clear and understandable maintenance task procedures
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and common sense in handling emergencies
• Read, analyze, and interpret documents, contracts, technical procedures and regulations
• Ability to operate personnel and scissor lifts
• Track record in exercising sound, timely judgment
• Supervisory skills; ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
• Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, exceptional time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Highly organized and adept at self-initiation, and working with autonomy
• Be proficient in, or willing to train in First Aid, AED and CPR
• 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

Nice To Haves

• BA, ME or EE
• Journey level HVAC, Plumbing, and/or Electric experience
• Expertise in NFPA and Fire code rules and regulations
• Boiler License
• Experience in a museum setting

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the proper operation of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems as well as their general maintenance
• Assist with the supervision of the Facilities Engineering team
• Support the engineering team in performing duties as needed
• Determine work procedures and expedite workflow
• Assign duties and examine completed work for quality and alignment with team standards
• Ensure that all work conforms to policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Standardize procedures to improve efficiency of the team
• Maintain the engineering library and infrastructure records
• Assure as-built records of projects and document necessary changes for operation and maintenance programs
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in all engineering spaces
• Procure and ensure ample stock of spare parts and tools for team
• Maintain procedures manual for daily operations
• Compile and maintain service logs
• Test and ensure functionality of building fire life systems

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees