Skilled Maintenance I

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

There's no cultural organization in the world quite like Carnegie Museums. With a legacy of discovery and outreach dating back to 1895, today we are a family of four diverse, dynamic museums; Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. We're committed to being inclusive, both onsite and online, and to exploring with our audiences the big ideas and issues of our time. Carnegie Museums is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community. Skilled Maintenance performs all task assignments for either preventative and requested maintenance or repairs as directed to all Carnegie Museums MEP systems and associated equipment.

Requirements

Minimum, high school education.
Valid driver’s license.
NIULPE PE-2 license.
Working knowledge of MS Windows, Word and Excel.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Understanding of historic and state of the art mechanical, electrical, life safety and building management control systems.
Must be able to work from ladder and scaffold, climb, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Nice To Haves

NIULPE PE-2, CFC certification, extensive HVAC and refrigeration experience preferred.
Steam distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides on-the-job training in areas of basic electrical theory, electrical troubleshooting, and basic instrumentation and controls, instructing them in methods that will secure optimum utilization of time and supplies and will maintain standards for customer service and resource utilization.
Cooperate with other members of the department to meet the department goals.
Carry out the recommendations and directives of the Maintenance Superintendent.
Maintain records of on the job training efforts.
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, public, and private groups, which utilize the Institute facilities.
Insure that identified industry best practices and procedures for all services directed are implemented.
When requested, review construction plans to ensure FP&O requirements are met.
Ensure compliance with departmental purchasing policies and procedures to ensure that quality and cost goals are maintained and ensure that procurement occurs within budgetary constraints.
Make product and equipment recommendations that ensure that quality and cost-effective products are used.
Assure that all equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
Keep abreast of new technology, applicable laws and standards in areas of responsibility.
Seek ongoing training to enhance or learn new relevant skills.
Participate in the definition and planning of training programs, both formal and OJT.
Observe and report, through the work order system, any and all defects, deterioration and wear and tear on the facilities.
Inspect all facilities on a routine basis and assure that deficiencies are corrected.
Observe safety and security procedures.
Exhibit courtesy and sensitivity in interactions with the various internal and external customers.
Project the image and attitude of the Carnegie Museums.