Manager Engineering

MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC • New York, NY

8d • $83,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Engineering oversees the maintenance, repair, and capital improvement of kitchen equipment, appliances, related ancillary equipment, and building refrigeration systems. The role ensures preventive maintenance is completed and develops and revamps the preventive maintenance program to support safe, sanitary, and reliable food and beverage operations for employees and guests.

During events, the Manager serves as a key engineering management contact, responding to equipment failures and service interruptions, and serves as Manager on Duty on a recurring schedule. The position schedules and oversees projects, repairs, and emergency work; administers the CMMS; manages vendors and contractors; and directly supervises union mechanics and operating engineers. The role also supports capital projects and other areas as departmental needs and venue priorities evolve.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience as a building manager or engineer, with experience operating and maintaining a large, complex facility or arena, entertainment, or theatrical building.
• Strong technical background.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong working understanding of 120 V, 208 V, and 220 V systems and circuits.
• Familiarity with NYC Building and Fire codes.
• Ability to directly manage union mechanics and operating engineers.
• Must obtain FDNY COFs A35, C92, F01, F03, F60, G60, S12, S13, S14, and FLSD certifications.
• Must obtain a CFC Universal Technician Certificate.
• Able to lift 25 lbs., stand for long periods, and walk long distances.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and split days off, and travel to other venues as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and capital improvement of kitchen equipment, appliances, and related ancillary equipment in kitchens, concessions, and related areas.
• Maintain responsibility for building refrigeration systems, including beer boxes, walk-in boxes and freezers, Traulsen units, and Perlick packs.
• Develop and revamp preventive maintenance for assigned equipment, including asset records, PM tasks, and schedules.
• Manage evaluation, procurement, and implementation of capital equipment, including scope development, vendor selection, and installation oversight.
• Schedule and oversee project work, routine repairs, and emergency response, coordinating with department leadership and prioritizing work around the event calendar.
• Manage vendors and contractors, including scope, pricing, scheduling, quality of work, and warranty follow-up.
• Serve as a scheduled management contact during events and respond to equipment failures and critical situations.
• Direct and support union trades and department staff assigned to food and beverage equipment work.
• Track equipment condition and repair history to inform repair-versus-replace recommendations and capital planning.
• Oversee departmental budgets for repairs, service contracts, parts, and capital equipment for food and beverage appliances.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, sanitation, fire, and life safety requirements for assigned equipment and systems.
• Manage FDNY rangehood inspections and ensure kitchen equipment meets FDNY and DOH standards.
• Assist the Engineering team and Building Operations department with ancillary projects as needed.
• Manage refrigeration vendor and contractor work, including service calls, warranty work, and scheduled system overhauls; identify aging equipment and support replacement evaluation, procurement, and implementation.
• Take on additional engineering department responsibilities as role and department needs evolve.
• Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members, including following on-site appearance and presentation guidelines.

Benefits

• The company offers tools and resources for employees to understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents, and obtain skills to advance their careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed