Building Engineer

New England Aquarium is seeking a dedicated and committed BuildingEngineer (Mechanical Systems Operator) to join the Facilities Team andcontribute to the operations and oversight of the vast mechanicalsystems that keep the animal collection safe and the facilitiesoperating at peak performance. The engineer safely operates andmaintains the facilities' major life support and building comfortequipment and collaborates with the Facilities team to provide a highlevel of service to the organization. This position is part of theService Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 32BJ, District 615.This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefitspackage. The schedule will be Sunday Wednesday from 7a 5p. The shifts onSundays and Mondays will be at our Main Building in Boston, and theshifts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be at our facility in Quincy.Willingness to work some day and night shifts during a three-monthtraining period is preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Stands watch indesignated machinery areas. Conducts roving rounds of campus facilities.Observes instruments, records readings, and maintains an activities log.Performs routine preventative maintenance duties including cleaningequipment, making mechanical and chemical adjustments, moving equipmentand supplies, and manipulating valves and switches. Comfortable workingat height, on ladders, and in confined areas from the basement to theroof and at times outside, exposed to the weather. Operates major lifesupport equipment occasionally in tight quarters. Responds to equipmentalarms and takes corrective action in a timely manner. Commonly is theonly Aquarium employee on-site overnight and, as such, typically acts asthe Aquarium liaison to police and fire departments, as well as liaisonwith husbandry department personnel when for emerging problems in ahusbandry area (i.e. escaped animal or flooding tank). Assists othertrades when required (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting,carpentry). Assists Husbandry staff with animal moves, equipmentmaintenance, animal observations and other support activities whenrequired. Performs other duties as assigned by management.QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Training and Experience High School diploma orequivalent. A minimum of three years of related experience is required.Valid driver's license and good driving record. Required Knowledge,Skills and Abilities Ability to take initiative and work independentlyto complete assigned tasks. Strong communication skills and the abilityto provide excellent service to internal customers. Organized and ableto plan projects and execute them in a timely fashion. The Facilitiesteam uses Microsoft Teams communications application, BMS controlssystems, and work reporting CMMS software. Familiarity with thesesystems is a plus. In order to fulfill the requirements of thisposition, candidates must be able to: Push, pull, lift and carry up to59 pounds, and occasionally 100 pounds or more with assistance Perform 3rounds of the building during each 8 hour shift, which involvessignificant walking and standing time, climbing up to 6 flights ofstairs per round, and bending, stooping, crawling, and kneeling. Climbon a ladder while operating manual valves. Please note candidates forthis position must submit to a pre-employment driving record check. Formore information and to apply online please visit:New England Aquarium is committed todiversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. Here we foster aculture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to engage andinspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet,and we believe a diverse workforce provides experiences, skills, andperspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, addcreativity, and enhance our work environment.

Created: 2026-01-12