Museum of Science, Boston
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Mechanical Operations Supervisor
Join the Museum of Science, Boston, and help maintain a world-class facility!
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the Museum's mechanical systems, ensuring the comfort and safety of all guests and staff. This role involves supervising personnel, managing work orders, and ensuring continuous operation of our physical plant systems across 750,000 square feet of museum property.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Mechanical Operations: Supervise, schedule, and plan maintenance for all mechanical systems, ensuring around-the-clock operation and emergency coverage.
- Diagnose & Solve Issues: Actively monitor and troubleshoot system problems, coordinating with contractors and recommending upgrades to maintain top-tier performance.
- Establish Standards: Administer preventative maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Supervise & Mentor Team: Recruit, train, and lead a team of mechanical personnel, aligning hiring practices with the Museum's diversity goals.
- Oversee Projects & Contractors: Manage multiple projects, coordinate outside contractors, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective, high-quality results.
- Emergency Response: Be available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, including power failures, building evacuations, and safety incidents.
What You'll Bring:
- Post-high school coursework, technical degree, or business certificate
- 10+ years of experience supervising mechanical systems in an institutional or industrial setting
- Strong expertise in HVAC, mechanical diagnostics, and repair
- Experience with building management systems and technical diagrams
- Proven ability to supervise personnel and manage building systems
Bonus Skills:
- Working knowledge of building management systems, electrical systems, and life safety operations
- Journeyman Refrigeration License
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Lead a vital team ensuring the smooth operation of an iconic museum
- Be part of a mission-driven organization inspiring science, technology, and innovation
- Collaborate with a diverse team while contributing to the Museum's long-term success
Work Requirements:
Physical demands include frequent lifting (up to 65 lbs.), pushing and pulling (up to 150 lbs.), as well as walking, standing, and climbing. Availability for emergency on-call duties 24/7 is essential.
BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.