Building Engineer - David H. Koch Theater

The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center opened in April 1964 as the New York State Theater. The theater was designed by the renowned architect Philip Johnson, built with funds from the State of New York, and given to the City of New York as a home for performing arts organizations. Today, the theater is home to the New York City Ballet as well as a growing number of national and international touring performing arts groups.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer of the the David H. Koch Theater (DHKT), the Building Engineer is responsible for operating, maintaining, and performing repairs on various aspects of the HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler systems within the David H. Koch Theater. The Building Engineer position is a union represented role and the successful candidate is required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30 after 30 days of employment, if not already a member.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Building Engineer is responsible for operating, maintaining, and performing repairs on assigned equipment including:

Limited steam, condensate systems and associated piping

Electric, pneumatic, and direct digital controls

Refrigeration equipment

Domestic hot water heating systems

Chilled water systems

Packaged units

Fire alarm, standpipes and sprinkler systems

Responsible for maintaining the smooth and efficient functioning of critical building systems including HVAC infrastructure, air handlers, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems

Perform assigned preventive maintenance procedures according to schedule.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of five years progressively responsible, hands-on experience as a building engineer.

A current NYC refrigeration license is required for this position.

Demonstrable experience in equipment troubleshooting and knowledge of facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, Fire/Life/Safety, interior and exterior building infrastructure systems.

Must possess valid S12, S13, F01 & S95 COF’s. Further COF’s may be required at the discretion of management

Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and process.

Strong focus on providing exceptional customer service.

The position requires leadership skills and the ability to work as a member of a team supporting others to accomplish goals.

Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals both within and outside the department.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to: 

Standing for extended periods throughout the day.

Mechanical equipment room settings

Office settings

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the minimum requirements of this position:

Regularly requires standing for extended periods of time.

Regularly requires work in confined spaces

Regularly requires working at height.

Requires lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

New York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values and reflects inclusion, equity and access for all.  We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to all by educating, developing, and supporting an organization that welcomes and amplifies the voices and lived experiences of everyone.