About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: 

The Assistant Engineering Manager will be part of a facilities management team responsible for managing the operation, repair and maintenance of The Museum’s mechanical and electrical plant. Included is the supervision of union maintenance personnel in various shops, hiring, training and managing associated labor issues. Responsibilities include day-to-day building operations, management of various repair and maintenance contracts with regard to HVAC systems, plumbing systems, water treatment systems, building management systems, elevators and sustainability initiatives. Coordination between Facilities Management and Construction Management with regard to support of capital projects. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: 

• Operation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant (chiller, HVAC, electrical, plumbing) 

• Responsible for HVAC and electrical systems repair and maintenance 

• Monitoring and management of the BMS (Building Management System) 

• Supervise union maintenance personnel 

• Support of facilities and capital projects to include design reviews and construction oversight 

• Other related duties 
  

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Science in related field. In lieu of a degree, the equivalent in additional work experience may be considered. 

• At least five years’ experience in facilities management, repair, maintenance and operation of similar buildings is required. Direct experience with water treatment systems and vertical transportation is a plus. 

• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) 

• Knowledge of chiller plants, plant operation and water treatment systems 

• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure, distribution equipment and emergency power systems 

• Knowledge of air handling systems, their operation and control 

• Knowledge of HVAC system design and construction 

• Experience with sustainability and energy conservation measures is a plus 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required 

• Experience with engineering union(s) 

COMPENSATION

• Pay Rate: $120,000 - $130,000 / Annually
  

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact [email protected].  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.