Job Description

Basic Job Functions

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Engineering, the Director for Engineering is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department functions serving all NYBG facilities. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of the management team and union staff for all shifts, task assignments and equipment maintenance.

Additionally, as a Director for Engineering, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives and actively helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•SupervisedailyoperationincludingtroubleshootingandrepairsofallHVACsystems, steam, chilled water systems, hot water systems, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, primary and secondary electrical distribution, emergency generators, domestic water distribution, fire detection and suppression systems and other mechanical related facilityequipment.

•OperatecomputerizedBuildingManagementSystem(BMS),andrespondtoall critical alarms as they relate to temperature, relative humidity, and differential pressure for all areas andfacilities.

•Supervise the staff on preventive maintenance, round logs, and physical tours to ensure facility and equipment functionality and maintenance activities comply with departments' regulations and institutionpolicies.

•Promoteasafe,functional,andsupportiveenvironmentforstaff, students and visitors,by ensuring completion of daily assignments and inspection, as per the departments' establishments anddirectives.

•Assist the management team in providing 24/7 on call technical support to allshifts.

•Oversee staff scheduling and emergency staffcoverage.

•Available to work on weekends and holidays asneeded.

Qualifications

•Atleastten(10)yearsinmechanicaltrades'includingHVAC,plumbing,steam,chilled water systems, hot water systems, cooling towers, refrigeration principles and controls, electrical and power generation, fire detection and suppression systems, with ability to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose existing and potentialproblems.

•At least three (3) years supervisory experience in a union employee environment, including leading, coaching and managingtrade-workers.

•High School Diploma isrequired.

•Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent trade school education ispreferred.

•An equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

•MusthavegoodanalyticaltroubleshootingandHVACmaintenancemanagement skills.

•Ability to read electrical, HVAC and plumbingschematics.

•Working knowledge of power transfer technology including mechanics, pneumatics andhydraulics.

•Knowledge of high and low voltagedistribution.

•Knowledge of chemical water analyses and treatment, methods andprocedures.

•Proficient in all HVAC, Electrical, Building Management Systems andspecialty tools.

•Good written and verbal communication skills, good documentation skills, organizational and interpersonalskills.

Required Licenses and Certificates:

•Q01- Refrigeration License(COQ)

•EPA608 - Universal TechnicianCertification

•7G - Commercial Pesticide Applicator for CoolingTowers

Preferred Certifications:

•S12 - City Wide Fire-Sprinkler SystemOperator

•S13 - City Wide Standpipe SystemOperator

•S95 - Supervision of Fire AlarmSystems

•A35 - Operate and Maintain AirCompressors.

•P99 - Operate and MaintainLow Pressure OilBurner

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Ability to move up to 50 pounds and work in various environmental conditions.

Baseline Work Schedule:

8am – 5pm Monday – Friday; occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on projects.

Benefits:

• 20 Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the following range $110,500-$130,000.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org.   

If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.

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