Assistant Chief Engineer
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA
About the job
About the role
This is an exciting moment to join a growing Engineering team. We are building up our team to better support the museum’s three sites. This newly added engineering role will join a talented and hardworking Facilities team which includes a Chief Engineer, another Assistant Chief, and several Maintenance Engineers.
The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems across all sites. This is a hands-on role that performs preventative maintenance, issue diagnostics, equipment repair, and ensures compliance with safety codes to keep museum facilities fully functional.
About sam
As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.