Watch Engineer

Museum of Fine Arts•Boston, MA

6d•$42 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Watch Engineer is responsible for the monitor, operation, and maintenance of the building’s mechanical systems, including low-pressure boiler plants, chiller water plants, cooling towers, air handlers, and all related equipment. This role ensures the continuous monitoring and adjustment of the building maintenance system to maintain the desired climate conditions across all areas of the museum.

Requirements

2nd Class Fireman’s License Required.
5 years’ experience
Working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, BMS systems, Schneider and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Facility Dude
Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
Able to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees, visitors and volunteers; deal with challenging people and / or stressful scenarios
Physically able to meet all job requirements; i.e.; standing long periods, climbing ladders and ability to lift and install equipment as needed
Valid US Driver’s license
Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped spaces, during inclement weather year round
Good interpersonal / communication skills are required
Essential role that requires reporting to work during adverse weather conditions.
Required shift overtime coverage as directed
Perform other related duties as required or directed by the Supervisor

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate the chillers, hot water boilers, steam boilers, and cooling towers.
Monitor and operate feed water pumps, chilled and hot water pumps, fans, air compressors and other auxiliary equipment.
Operate the BMS to regulate temperature, relative humidity, and various equipment alarms.
Record temperatures and relative humidity in galleries, fuel consumption, maintain the boiler and chiller logs.
Read and record utility (gas, water, electric and oil) meters.
Rebuild hydronic pumps and other mechanical equipment as necessary.
Use machine tools, hand tools, and other equipment to perform repairs and maintenance tasks.
Use toilet augers and plungers for routine maintenance of plumbing systems.
Assist with plumbing, mechanical, and controls work as directed by the Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance as directed.
Work from charts, specifications, manuals, written and verbal instruction.
Use such tools and equipment such as staging, ladders, lifts, drill press, hand tools, hand power tools, and computers.
Respond promptly to emergency situations, including fire alarms, floods, leaks, temperature and humidity alarms, and other critical events.
Assist in controlling emergency situations and mitigating any potential damage.
Respond to various calls from the Command Center, including issues related to doors, elevators, climate systems, plumbing backups, etc.
Communicate effectively with other departments during emergencies to coordinate and resolve issues.
Report all problems, deficiencies and shut downs to the Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor.
Assist with various duties on all shifts as necessary, including replacing lamps in fixtures and retrieving equipment for special events.
Respond to plumbing, electrical and safety issues.
Respond to calls from SMFA at Tufts and the MFA Parking Garage as required.
Maintain necessary records.
Move materials as necessary in performance of duties.
Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
Maintain both East and West plants, Watch Office and equipment in clean, safe and orderly condition.
Follow established MFA policies and regulations.
Attend all required safety training sessions.