Engineer

The Frick Collection•New York, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Frick Collection is seeking an Engineer to perform scheduled building checks of mechanical spaces and fan rooms. This role involves recording and adjusting building temperatures, humidity, vault systems, and utility usage via the BMS system. The Engineer will also check and adjust the chiller system, monitor compressed air and steam pressure, change filters and belts, clean coils and cooling tower equipment, lubricate pumps and motors, pack valves, overhaul steam traps, repair leaks, and perform general building maintenance. Responsibilities include unclogging drains, repairing fixtures, maintaining locks and furniture, assisting with moving equipment and artwork, maintaining work areas, and operating exterior shutters. The position is full-time, nonexempt, with a regular workweek of 37.5 hours, paid at $44.00/hour, with time-and-a-half for hours exceeding 37.5 per week. A 10% night differential is applicable for evening/overnight shifts.

Requirements

Strong knowledge/skills in mechanical systems.
Intermediate knowledge/skills in electrical and plumbing systems.
Working knowledge/skills with HVAC systems, low-pressure steam, pumps, compressors and control systems.
Basic knowledge of safety standards/regulations.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and nameplates.
Good communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
NYC Unlimited Tonnage Refrigeration Machine Operators License (Q-01) required.
EPA-CFC Universal certification required.

Nice To Haves

FDNY Certificates of Fitness: P-98, G-60, F-01, F-03, F-60, S-12, S-13.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled building checks of mechanical spaces and fan rooms.
Record readings of building temperatures, humidity, vault systems, and utility usage twice per shift.
Make necessary adjustments and calibrations on the BMS system.
Check chiller system and record readings every other hour, making adjustments as needed.
Monitor compressed air systems and steam pressure throughout the shift.
Change filters and belts for fan systems.
Clean coils, strainers, and cooling tower equipment.
Lubricate pumps, motors, and auxiliary equipment.
Pack valves, overhaul steam traps, and repair leaks.
Clean roof drains and unclog toilets/sinks.
Repair bathroom fixtures.
Perform general building maintenance including locks, door checks, kitchen equipment, and furniture assembly.
Assist in moving office equipment and artwork.
Maintain upkeep of work areas including trash removal and painting of mechanical spaces and equipment.
Open and close exterior shutters as needed.

Benefits

14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day.
Four floating holidays.
Accrue up to 12 sick days per year.
Accrue up to 15 vacation days their first year of employment, and up to 25 vacation days in subsequent years.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid family leave.
Adherence to federal family leave laws.
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible full-time employees and dependents.
Defined benefit pension plan (equivalent to an additional 12% in compensation).
Option to make additional contributions to the Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) plan.
Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Company-paid Life Insurance (up to three times annual salary) for eligible full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Discount on Citi Bike memberships.
Discount on bike helmets.
Meal discount through Seamless/Grubhub when working onsite.
Transit benefit of $132/month.
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses, dependent care, and additional commuting costs.
Discount on Museum Shop purchases.
Discount in onsite café and restaurant during opening hours.