Mechanical Systems Specialist
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Essential Duties

1. Designs and/or constructs museum exhibits, frames, housing, mounts, display case, lighting, theatrical sets and theatre costumes through use of specialized woodworking, metal working, welding, carpentry, electrical, glazing, draping, patterning and stitchery techniques. 2. Fabricates and reproduces specimens, backgrounds and structures, ensuring artistic effort and scientific accuracy. Mats, frames and unframes works of art. 3. Performs minor conservation treatment (mending small tears, surface cleaning) and recommends conservator attendance when necessary. Maintains facility, climate control systems, exhibits, costumes, collections, and workshop tools and machinery. 4. Oversees and instructs support staff. Installs and disassembles exhibits and sets. Prepares collection for exhibition. Handles, moves, packs and unpacks works of art for exhibits, storage and loan utilizing specialized methods and materials. 5. May act as courier for artwork. Orders material and supplies. Develops time and cost estimates. Monitors budget and other financial material. Communicates with designers, exhibit originators, conservators and curators to provide and obtain information. 6. May conduct research related to construction activities. Inputs to and retrieves information from museum collection management database and other computerized systems. 7. Performs clerical functions incidental to construction activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Background Check Requirements

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Position Focus:

Reporting to the Yale Center British Art (YCBA) Director of Operations, the Mechanical Systems Specialist maintains the internal and external environments of one of the finest university art museums in the world. This position is the one of three primary emergency responders on call 24/7 to address facilities- and environmental- related issues.

Inspect and monitor all mechanical system equipment (e.g. steam, hot water, and chilled water lines; fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems, etc.) using multiple building management systems (Metasys). Make minor repairs and assess when outside contractor support is needed; arrange for service with outside contractors, ensuring that Manager of Facilities is aware of the request. Report and track equipment performance and repair data from gauges, sensors, and charts. Maintain exact environmental conditions dictated by international museum standards or Registrar directions based upon lender agreements; monitor and diagnose temperature and humidity problems utilizing both handheld devices and various building mechanical systems.

Review and respond to all mechanical systems-related Facilities Task Requests (FTR) daily, assessing level of service response needed; schedule small-scale requests (e.g. event-related environmental and equipment adjustments, etc.) on YCBA Facilities master calendar and coordinate large-scale requests (e.g. steam or system shutdown, major construction projects, large materials movement, etc.) in partnership with Manager of Facilities; complete the requested service or projects in a timely fashion; update assigned FTRs with details as they occur in order to provide the requestor with up-to-date information. Perform inspections on all interior and exterior spaces several times daily for cleanliness and overall appearance. Take immediate and appropriate action to maintain the building's appearance to the highest standards. Escort and accompany contractors and University facilities personnel throughout the duration of their work within the facility. Ensure the safety of the staff, collection, and building during any repairs, alterations, and renovations. Provide related information as necessary. Keep mechanical and storage areas clean and organized instituting new and innovated ways of storing materials as necessary. Support the Gallery's Integrated Pest Management protocols by informing the staff and enforcing the Gallery's policies. Provide first-line support to staff for pest and rodent reports. Collect and/or report all found pests and rodents; contact University Facilities Customer Service department to arrange related eradication services; provide facilities access for pest management contractors. Notify the Manager and/or Director of Facilities of any discoveries or concern areas. Partner with Building Systems Specialist to monitor loading dock activity and resolve any conflicts. Assist Building Systems Specialist with the maintenance and replacement of lighting throughout YUAG buildings. Assist in the set up for special events (e.g furniture movement, space set-up); May require occasional night & weekend hours. Serve as a back up to Building Systems Specialist to set up events and transport materials and staff to and from various Gallery buildings. Other related duties as required. Maintain vehicle provided for this position as related to 24/7 responder status.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Two years exp monitoring building systems, grounds, and; familiarity with the operation of valve/damper actuators, pressure transducers, and air quality monitors in order to detect abnormalities/malfunctions; Exp working in a museum environment managing museum building systems and with facility preservation issues. Strong computer skills.

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