Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · 8 hours ago
Watch Engineer
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$42.75/hr - $42.75/hr
5+ years expThe Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a Watch Engineer to operate and maintain their low-pressure boiler plant, chiller plant, and associated equipment. The role involves monitoring climate control systems, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to emergencies to ensure the museum's facilities are functioning optimally.
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Responsibilities
Start-up, operate and/or shut down the Chilled Water, Hot Water, and Steam Plants
Monitor and operate boilers, feed pumps, chilled and hydronic pumps, fans, air compressors and other auxiliary equipment
Understand, monitor, and adjust the building maintenance systems (BMS) to maintain the desired climates through various areas of the Museum
Record temperatures, humidity, fuel consumption at various sites
Maintain boiler room log
Read and record utility (gas, water, electric and oil) meters
Rebuild Plant pumps and other equipment as necessary for scheduled maintenance
Clean, repair or replace parts as necessary
As required, use machine/hand tools for repairs, replace or apply insulation; remove and replace motors, replace or install piping
Assist with other trades such as Plumbing, Mechanical, and Controls
Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance program as directed
Work from charts, specifications, manuals, written and verbal instruction
Use such tools and equipment such as staging, ladders, lifts, drill press, hand power tools, gauges, and computers
Respond to all emergencies: fire alarms, floods, leaks, temperature and humidity alarms, etc
Assist with controlling emergency situations
Email and communicate as required
Respond to various calls from the Command Center – doors, elevators, climate issues, etc
Report all problems, deficiencies and shutdowns to the Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor
Assist with various duties on all shifts as necessary
This includes but should not be limited to the following: replace lamps in fixtures; retrieve equipment for special events (extension cords, lighting, etc.)
Respond to Plumbing, Electrical and Safety problems
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 rules and regulations and maintain quality standards
Attend all required safety training sessions
Qualification
Required
2nd Class Fireman's License required. Must have 5 years experience
Must have working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, BMS systems, Schneider and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Must have effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
Must be able to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees, visitors and volunteers; deal with challenging people and/or stressful scenarios
Must be physically able to meet all job requirements; ie: standing for long period, climbing ladders and ability to lift and install equipment as needed
Valid US Driver's license and/or DOT card
Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped spaces, during inclement weather year-round
Good interpersonal and communication skills required
Perform other related duties as required or directed
Company
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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