Watch Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield•White Plains, NY

1d•$48 - $57

About The Position

The Watch Engineer operates, maintains, and repairs building systems and equipment, including boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, steam and water distribution, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, air compressors, gas lines, water systems, electrical motors and engines, building automation systems, sanitary sewer systems, elevators, trash compactors, and kitchen equipment. The role also includes general building maintenance, such as minor repairs, replacing lamps and filters, maintaining door hardware, painting, cleaning mechanical spaces, replacing fire extinguishers, and performing miscellaneous handyman work. The position requires both a City of White Plains Refrigeration License and a City of White Plains High Pressure Stationary Engineer License.

Requirements

Hold both a City of White Plains Refrigeration License and a City of White Plains High Pressure Stationary Engineer License.
Have 2 to 4 years of experience in commercial building operations and maintenance.
Have experience operating, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on HVAC systems, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, gas lines, water systems, and similar equipment.
Be knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
Have thorough knowledge of building-system operations, maintenance, and repair.
Have excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with tenants, clients, and vendors.
Possess permits or licenses required by law or code.
Be able to stoop, stand, climb, and frequently lift at least 50 pounds of equipment, such as pumps, tools, and ladders.
Be able to crouch and reach regularly, including bending at the waist or bending the legs and spine to install or move equipment.
Be able to speak clearly and understand information presented orally and in writing.
Have vision abilities to read printed materials, drawings, and schematics.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used to distribute steam and heated or processed water.
Operate, maintain, and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, float valves, refrigerant lines and controls, and air-conditioning systems.
Operate, maintain, and repair pumps handling water or other secondary refrigerating liquids, along with associated valves, appurtenances, and lines.
Operate, maintain, and repair air compressors, distribution lines, valves, and air-control devices.
Operate, maintain, and repair natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, valves, and control devices.
Operate, maintain, and repair water filters, softeners, piping, pumps, sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices, and sprinkler systems.
Operate, maintain, and repair electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, and fans.
Maintain elevators, except equipment serviced and maintained by specialized contractors.
Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC building automation systems, including consoles, data-gathering panels, remote sensors, and indicating devices.
Operate, maintain, and repair sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps and basins, water closets, urinals, and piping.
Maintain and repair trash compactors, including their electrical and hydraulic systems.
Maintain and repair kitchen equipment, excluding tenant-owned equipment.
Perform general maintenance, including toilet-facility repairs, repairs to registers and radiators, lamp replacement and light-fixture cleaning, ceiling-tile removal, minor furniture and floor repairs, door-hardware maintenance or replacement, repairs to floor-maintenance equipment and Venetian blinds, and maintenance painting in equipment rooms, cooling towers, and other building facilities.
Assist with replacing HVAC equipment filters; clean mechanical spaces and perimeter induction units; clean equipment in the engine room and shop; perform miscellaneous handyman work using hand tools; and replace fire extinguishers when needed.
Safely install rigging and lifting devices and move between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.