Facilities Engineer

Powerhouse Arts is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression. Housed in a purpose-built facility in Brooklyn, the organization hosts an extended network of art and fabrication professionals and educators who work together to co-create and share artistic practices vital to the well-being of artists and the communities to which they serve. Our facilities house fabrication and production services and member workshops for artisans.

In 2025, PHA welcomed thousands of visitors as the building evolved into a vibrant hub for art and performance. As we expand our impact, we are growing our team by hiring for key roles to support our expanding offerings.

To support this continued growth, Powerhouse is seeking a Facilities Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in ensuring the efficient and safe operations and maintenance of mechanical systems at Powerhouse Arts. This position will be responsible for supporting and maintaining a clean and safe work environment, performing rounds, conducting routine assessments, and performing day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance on all MEPs.

• Perform ongoing preventative and repair response work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems, equipment, and other components
• Maintain and operate all HVAC operations, including the building's BMS, Mitsubishi VRF air conditioning system, 8 rooftop AC units with indirect gas heat, VAV boxes, VFDs, find tube radiation, pumps, and motors
• Other mechanical equipment might include air compressors, air filtration systems, sump pumps, and diesel oil pumps, exhaust fans, hot water heaters, domestic water pump station, sewage ejector pits, emergency generator with load bank, heat trace systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems
• Inspects building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure the operation of the equipment is within design capabilities
• Study and become familiar with the various items or equipment and the methods required to use them properly, that are required in everyday activities
• Completes maintenance and repair records as required from a CMMS
• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as-found conditions impacting satisfactory occupancy and operations
• Estimates time and materials needed to complete repairs
• Responds quickly to emergencies, summoning additional assistance as needed
• Participate in all Health and Safety Committee activities required, including incident investigations, interviewing, auditing, and assessments, etc.
• Monitor and comply with all applicable government agency codes and regulations (FDNY, DOB, DEP, EPA, OSHA, etc.) as relates to building operations, and safe work habits
• Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safe work areas. Recognizing danger and safety hazards and proposing methods to eliminate them

The requirements listed are guidelines; you don't have to have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you have skills that are transferable, please apply.

• Minimum of (5) years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with strong backgrounds in technical aspects of HVAC
  , plumbing, electrical, and production equipment repair and maintenance
• Experience in industrial, university, laboratory, hospital, or similar buildings preferred
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to problem-solve and handle multiple projects
• Experience working with FDNY, DOB, and other government agency standards/codes
• Working knowledge of OSHA Standards, and health and safety best practices
• A interest in the arts
• Fluency in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Dropbox/Box platforms required
• The following NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness is required:
  At our expense we will send you to the FDNY to get the COF if you don’t have it
• F-01 Fire Guard for Impairment (Citywide)
• A-35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors
• F-03 Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
• F-78 Cleaning and Testing of Smoke Detectors
• P-98 Fuel Oil Piping and Storage
• S-13 Citywide…