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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum · 1 month ago

Senior Facilities Systems Technician

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a dynamic institution dedicated to art and community engagement. The Senior Facilities Systems Technician will oversee the efficient operations and maintenance of the museum's building systems, ensuring alignment with clean energy goals and managing capital projects related to HVAC systems.

ArtMuseums and Historical SitesPerforming Arts

Responsibilities

Install, maintain and repair a variety of equipment such as compressors, heat pumps, fan coil units, fan units, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, and related piping

Operate and maintain control systems associated with HVAC and refrigeration equipment

Work from piping diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and sketches to plan, lay out, and troubleshoot complex HVAC systems

Work with the Director of Facilities and Capital Projects on identifying priorities for capital project planning

Manage capital projects related to HVAC systems

Offer solutions and contribute to the analysis of systems upgrades or changes that align with the carbon emissions/clean energy goals for the Museum’s campuses in Boston and Hingham; optimize plant operations for energy savings

Manage HVAC service contracts

Schedule service from outside vendors when repair and maintenance cannot be completed in-house; supervises and manages contractors

Support the Director of Facilities and Capital Projects as project manager, staff supervisor, and in other ways to support the operations as needed

Follow all Museum and government-required safety protocols

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVAC systemsRefrigeration installationEnergy managementControls experienceMassachusetts Refrigeration LicenseEPA Refrigerant CertificateCustomer service orientationSupervisory experienceLEED knowledgeProblem solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Trade school graduate preferred, and additional courses in refrigeration and air conditioning installation and repair, and/or prior work experience in systems/mechanics

Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Demonstrated integrity and ability to build trust and work in a sensitive environment (e.g., information privacy and protection of the Museum's collection)

Very high degree of personal accountability

Controls experience, preferably in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Controls or Software House/C-Cure

Experience in brazing and soldering

Must possess a valid Massachusetts State Refrigeration License with at least four years' applicable experience

Must possess a valid EPA issued Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate (Universal type)

Must possess a Massachusetts driver's license with a clean driving record

Ability to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and in pits

Ability to work and multitask in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and time deadlines

Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a collaborative environment. Flexible and problem-solving attitude with a customer service orientation

Ability to manually lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds

Ability to operate an aerial lift

Good computer skills, including Google Workspace

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to give clear instructions

Commitment to advancing the ISGM's strategic initiatives, and especially carbon reduction and clean energy initiatives

Must be available for on call duty 24/7, as needed

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Satisfactory background check