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Operating Engineer

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences · oscars.org
Los AngelesOn-siteEntry level2+ yrs
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The job in short

Building operating engineer maintaining mechanical, electrical and life-safety systems at a museum.

Details

Found
36 d ago · posted 2026-10-01
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Pay (as listed)
$37 an hour

Full description

Department: Academy Campus (Museum) Reports to: Director, Academy Campus Job Type: Full-time – Temp to Hire Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt) Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum Compensation: $37.00 per hour Summary/Objective: The Operating Engineer supports the operation and maintenance of critical building infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and fire/life-safety systems. This position is responsible for monitoring system performance, troubleshooting equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to facility needs to help ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient environment for museum operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with complex building systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service. This position is hiring for the following shift: • Full-time: Swing Shift, 3 PM - 11:30 PM This is a six-month, temp-to-hire position. Essential Functions of the Job: • Maintain the mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems within the museum facility. • Operate, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems. • Operate the BMS system, troubleshoot issues, and perform controls maintenance. • Track and complete preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on schedule and as required in coordination with the facilities team and vendors. • Ensure the museum's equipment operates efficiently, including analyzing existing operating conditions to improve overall efficiency and cost reduction. • Undertake plumbing and minor building repairs and assist other departments within the museum. • Assist the Lead Operating Engineer in technical writing of MOPs and SOPs for preventive and corrective maintenance activities. • Work with the workorder database maintenance to resolve issues based on agreed-upon priorities. • Be responsible for incident management and report writing. • Analyze and solve problems promptly and reduce any critical impact to the facility. Required Competencies: • Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship training, or equivalent hands-on experience in HVAC, mechanical, or electrical maintenance. • A minimum of 2 years of experience in maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial building systems, including experience working in complex or mission-critical environments. • Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving mechanical, electrical, and fire/life-safety systems. • Expertise in industrial safety regulations and best practices (lockout/tagout, PPE, arc flash protection, Cal-OSHA, EPA). • Experience with CMMS systems (trouble ticket management, maintenance activities and infrastructure projects for work order completion processes). • Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite. • Expertise with safe operation and maintenance of several hand, power, and machine tools (drills, saws, presses, meters). • Availability to work off-hours should emergencies arise. • A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Preferred Qualifications: • Journeyman-level experience preferred. • Experience in museums, cultural institutions, commercial office buildings, higher education, healthcare facilities, entertainment venues, hospitality environments, data centers, manufacturing facilities, or similar settings preferred. • Experience with BMS control logic (Alerton) is strongly preferred. • Experience writing MOPs, SOPs, and reports preferred. Physical Demands: • Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. • Ability to ascend and descend various types of ladders. • Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces. • Ability to reach with hands and arms. • Ability to move, transport, or position materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture. @museumLI

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