Engineering Helper

Tishman Speyer Properties • New York, NY

317d

About The Position

Tishman Speyer is seeking to hire an Engineering Helper to join our team at our One Federal Street property. The Helper will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other equipment. The Helper is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and hot water symptoms. Engineering Helper is responsible for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for our customers (tenants), visitors, and the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or state equivalent educational certification preferred.
• Possess basic mechanical aptitude.
• Exhibit a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as a productive member of a team.
• Basic computer skills necessary including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word).

Nice To Haves

• Passion for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere.
• Ability to perform all work using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Thorough knowledge of building systems and their respective operating sequences, strategies, and best practices.
• Demonstrate aptitude for and/or mechanical systems, as well as computer-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and ensure the efficient operation of all building systems including but not limited to mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, generators), fire/life safety, and hot water systems.
• Monitor operation, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment and ventilating and hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping and filters.
• Perform various services for customers (tenants) as requested.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with safety and emergency escalation procedures.
• Receive work assignments, plan work to be performed, and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials.
• Complete work/assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Keep the shop, equipment rooms, and common areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms.
• Respond to customer (tenant) requests and complaints.
• Promote and contribute toward overall effort in maintaining a high standard in the operation and appearance of the building as well as positive customer (tenant) relations through daily work practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to building rules and regulations and safety procedures.
• Organize and coordinate responsibilities efficiently.
• Handle multiple tasks.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, customers (tenants), and vendors.
• Ability to demonstrate exemplary customer (tenant) relations and provide excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED