Engineer, Full Time - White Plains

Macy's•White Plains, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer performs maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and installations for building HVAC and plumbing systems, including fire suppression and domestic water systems. The role requires completion of an apprenticeship program, a valid EPA card, and an FDNY Certificate of Fitness. The applicant must be a current member of IUOE Local 30 or be willing to join the union. The Engineer maintains HVAC-R equipment, steam systems, pumps, fire suppression systems, domestic water systems, restaurant equipment, and related building systems. The position follows a retail schedule that may include evenings, weekends, overtime, holidays, and emergency call-ins. The Engineer keeps the work area clean, follows safety standards, communicates clearly, follows direction from the Chief Engineer and support team leaders, and may direct other support teams or complete tasks in the Chief Engineer’s absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of related experience.
Completion of an apprenticeship program.
Valid EPA card.
FDNY HVAC-R Certificate of Fitness Q-01 or Q-99 certification.
Currently a member of IUOE Local 30 or willing to join the union.
Experience troubleshooting low-voltage wiring and controls related to HVAC systems.
Ability to work with or around high-voltage wiring and mechanical equipment.
Ability to cut, install, solder, and braze copper or NPT piping from ¼ inch to 2 inches, and cast-iron and no-hub piping and fittings up to 4 inches.
Basic understanding of NYC building, fire, DoH&MH, DEP, EPA, and OSHA regulations and codes.
Proficiency troubleshooting HVAC systems and equipment, plumbing, and steam operations.
Basic understanding of thermodynamics, particularly enthalpy and its effects on building areas and comfort across seasons.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and store associates.
Computer application competency and working knowledge of a Building Management System.
Communication skills and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to perform general workmanship installations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing, hearing, talking, reaching with extended arms, crouching, climbing ladders over 12 feet, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds; requires close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of HVAC-R systems, including centrifugal, DX, ductless, air-handler, and package units; steam systems and PRVs; pumps; sprinkler and standpipe systems; kitchen Ansul systems; and exhaust systems.
Maintain building domestic hot- and cold-water systems, including pumps, valves, and piping.
Maintain building fire suppression systems, including wet and dry valves, waterflows, tamper switches, fire pumps, flow and alarm switches, pressure tanks, and air compressors.
Inspect and maintain restaurant equipment, including exhaust systems, refrigerators, freezers, food warmers, soda and coffee equipment, and ice machines.
Maintain inspection logs for engineering daily operations, cooling towers and water treatment, fire extinguishers, standpipe and sprinkler systems, balers and compactors, sump pumps, domestic water backflows/RPZs, and air compressors.
Adhere to the work schedule, including evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays, and respond to emergency call-ins.
Keep the work area clean and follow safety standards.
Communicate clearly and follow direction from the Chief Engineer and other Bloomingdale’s support team leaders.
Provide direction to other support teams and complete tasks when the Chief Engineer is absent.