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New York City Center

Engineer

New York City Center, New York, NY, United States


EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Engineer

Job Classification: Non-Exempt - 32BJ Union Employee

Job Hours: Full Time

Manages: N/A

Reports To: Chief Engineer

Company Overview: New York City Center has played a defining role in the city's cultural life since 1943-making the best in music, theater, and dance accessible to all audiences. Championed by a staff of passionate art lovers, this commitment continues through celebrated dance and musical theater series, including the Fall for Dance Festival, the Tony-honored Encores! and the newest series, Artists at the Center and City Center Dance Festival. The distinctive neo-Moorish theater in midtown Manhattan welcomes over 300,000 annual visitors to experience internationally acclaimed artists on the same stage where legends like George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein, Barbara Cook, Martha Graham, and Paul Robeson made their mark. In addition, City Center homes a roster of renowned companies, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club. City Center's dynamic programming, art exhibitions, studio events, and master classes complement education and community engagement programs that bring the performing arts to over 11,000 New York City students, teachers, and families each year.

Job Overview: The Engineer is responsible for daily maintenance of the New York City Center building in partnership with the Chief Engineer and Facilities Department. The Engineer will perform the repair and maintenance of all building systems. The Engineer is expected to assist all employees, tenants, and visitors of City Center while supporting City Center's mission and commitment to being an anti-racist organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Operation of HVAC equipment and related pumps and motors, including (2) 360 Ton Centrifugal Chillers, 100 Ton Smardt Chiller, 60 Ton Reciprocating Chiller, numerous Fan Coil and Air Handler Units, Cooling Tower and multiple small and medium-sized package AC units.
  • Preventive maintenance of HVAC systems, miscellaneous pumps, motors, fans, plumbing and fire safety systems.
  • Perform minor carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical repairs.
  • Morning / Evening Rounds of Building / bulb checks / leak checks.
  • Prep theater for all performances (incl. HVAC Control, Restroom checks / general maintenance & repairs)
  • Answer unscheduled maintenance calls.
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned.
Position Requirements

Required Experience and Qualifications:
  • Good knowledge of HVAC systems and understanding of the refrigeration cycle.
  • Experience in low pressure steam systems.
  • Mechanical ability and basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrics. Higher level skill in at least one of these areas is preferable. Other special projects assigned.
  • Preferred Certifications at time of hire or obtain significant completion within 6 months of hire: Q01 - Refrigeration; S12 & S13 - Sprinkler and Standpipe
  • FLSD - preferred but not required.
  • Able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays when required.
  • Team player with a proven, stable employment history in engineering, maintenance departments.
  • After a 60-day probationary period, this position requires that the employee join Local #32 B/J of the Theater, Amusement, & Cultural Service Employees Union of the SEIU.
As a valued member of the City Center team, you will receive:
  • Hourly Non-Exempt Salary - Certified Engineer is $35.07/Engineer Not Certified is $29.85 as per 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Pre-tax flexible & dependent care savings accounts
  • Pre-tax transit savings
  • Access to various dress rehearsals, performances, educational events, and professional development opportunities


Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Rate of Pay
Certified Engineer is $34.13. Non-Certified Engineer is $29.05

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Open Date
1/8/2025

About the Organization
New York City Center has played a defining role in the cultural life of the city since 1943-making the best in the music, theater, and dance accessible to all audiences. Championed by a staff of passionate arts lovers, this commitment continues through celebrated dance and musical theater series including the Fall for Dance Festival, the Tony-honored Encores!, and the newest series Artists at the Center and City Center Dance Festival. The distinctive neo-Moorish theater in midtown Manhattan welcomes over 300,000 annual visitors to experience internationally acclaimed artists on the same stage that legends like George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein, Barbara Cook, Martha Graham, and Paul Robeson made their mark. Home to a roster of renowned companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club, City Center's dynamic programming, art exhibitions, studio events, and master classes, are complemented by education and community engagement programs that bring the performing arts to over 11,000 New York City students, teachers, and families each year.

This position is currently accepting applications.