Facilities Maintenance Engineer

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ABOUT THE ROLE 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.

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EngineeringTrades & Skilled LaborMaintenance Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

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 additional engineering role will join a talented and hardworking Facilities team.

The Facilities Maintenance Engineer provides hands-on maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems across all sites. They perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, repair equipment, and ensure 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and ensure the proper operation of all facilities’ mechanical and electrical systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, humidity and temperature control, power and light, refrigeration, steam, sanitation, as well as all utilities
Perform and record daily building rounds, including, but not limited to, regularly inspecting the buildings and grounds, building systems, and equipment to determine the need for corrective maintenance
Accurately and thoroughly complete paperwork and electronic documentation as assigned including periodic reports and maintenance records
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in all mechanical and electrical spaces
Perform regular inventory on spare parts and tools to assure proper functionality and quantity
Requisition materials, supplies, parts, and tools and maintain control over their inventory, storage, and use
Maintain procedures manual for daily operations and compile and maintain service logs
Work with building BAS systems
Run/test building fire and life safety systems

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

AA OE, refrigerant, electrical, other certifications
Journey level building engineering experience
Four years’ work experience in operating essential buildings or critical environments
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 exercise sound judgment in handling emergencies
Read, analyze, and interpret documents, contracts, technical procedures and regulations
Ability to operate personnel and scissor lifts
Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
Adept at self-initiation and working with autonomy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Preferred Qualifications

BA, ME or EE
Journey level HVAC or plumbing
Experience in a museum setting

WORK CONDITIONS

Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Mechanical rooms present moderately severe noise where ear protection is required. Workspaces may include outdoor areas and the occasional need to work in wet conditions. Position involves working with hazardous chemicals, cleaning agents, electrical, steam, and rotating parts. PPE will be provided.
Approximately 5% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 95%) is spent moving around the work area.
Ability to transport up to fifty (50) pounds of equipment and supplies and up to seventy-five (75) pounds with assistance.
The ability to work safely at heights is required, ability to work on ladders and scaffolding is required. Safe operation of multiple types of personnel and scissor lifts is required.

FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Chief Engineer

Work Location: Onsite, Seattle Downtown and Volunteer Park

Work Schedule: Initial schedule will be Monday – Friday during the training period. Thereafter the role will be scheduled Tuesday – Saturday.

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.

ACCOMODATION

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.

Not sure you check every box? Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!