Met Museum
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Assistant Engineering Manager

Pay
$120,000 – $130,000 per year
Location
New York · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
19 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Facilities management
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Chiller plant operation
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Air handling systems
  • Emergency power systems
  • Union personnel supervision
  • Microsoft Office

Also useful

  • Water treatment systems
  • Vertical transportation
  • Sustainability and energy conservation
  • Experience with engineering unions
  • HVAC system design and construction

About the role

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.

Read the original posting

From Met Museum's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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The Assistant Engineering Manager posting at Met Museum states compensation of $120,000 – $130,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Met Museum's official career site.

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