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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Engineer 1

New York, NY

Position: Engineer 1

Department: General Services

Role Overview: Reporting to the Chief Engineer and the Director, Engineering Operations & Facilities, this position will be responsible for maintaining various aspects of the HVAC, plumbing and sprinkler operations for the Lincoln Center 16-acre campus which is comprised of a variety of multi-use buildings, performance spaces, public areas, and the Central Mechanical Plant (CMP).

Lincoln Center is a 24x7 operation. The Engineer role is a full-time (40 hours per week) union-represented position (Local 30) with the potential of additional overtime work. Employees are required to join the Local 30 union within 30 days of employment, if they are not already members.

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The Engineer may cross-train on different posts and in different venues across campus and may work overtime hours as needed. Please note: this is NOT a supervisory role.

Qualifications:

  • A current refrigeration license is required for this position. Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of practical, hands-on work experience (not including time as an apprentice) maintaining and/or working with the following: Pneumatic, electric, electronic and direct digital controls
  • Electric and steam centrifugal chillers
  • Steam and condensate systems
  • Refrigeration equipment
  • Domestic hot water heating systems
  • Plumbing and electrical work
  • Hydronic pumping systems
  • Fire alarm, sprinkler systems and standpipes
  • Soldering/brazing
  • Hands-on mechanical work experience including motor replacements

Additional Qualifications:

  • Preferred candidates will have experience working in a variety of complex facilities (including commercial space, power plants), systems, and equipment of all ages.
  • Preferred candidates will also have significant knowledge of various HVAC systems and types and building management controls (BMC) experience.
  • EAP/FSD certification is helpful, although not required.

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use the following:
    1. hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
    2. occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods of time
    3. climb ladders to conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs
    4. must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world's leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.

We are:

1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.

-We are part of 16 acres of activity and one of eleven amazing resident organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate a number of series showcasing music, dance, and theater

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What's the news?
Get Ready for ‘Summer for the City'

  • Lincoln Center's Summer Festival to Focus on Civic Bonds
  • Lincoln Center announces free shows and concerts for 3rd annual 'Summer for the City'
  • Lincoln Center's ‘Summer For The City' Fest Returns This June With 200+ Fun, Free Events
  • Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center Is Set

Campus Happenings

  • Earth month brings music outside at Lincoln Center
  • 'Rent' Is Coming Back To New York In A Uniquely Reimagined Form
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana
  • Henry Timms Wants to Tear Down Walls at Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

  • Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
  • Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
  • Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana

Who is our President and CEO?

Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Lincoln-1576
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Pet Insurance
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training