Building Engineer

About the role

Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities and career growth opportunities. All employees receive transportation benefits, a complimentary membership, access to LinkedIn Learning, paid safe/sick time, and other venue benefits. Full-time employees also receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA savings; 401(k) matching; paid time off; and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical plant and equipment, ensuring all facility equipment and physical structures are in excellent condition, adhering to safety and operational standards.
• Manage the operation and maintenance of principal mechanical equipment such as pools, steam rooms, saunas, hot yoga rooms, HVAC systems, and elevators.
• Oversee daily facility operations, including maintenance tasks and facility-side activities to ensure smooth operation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for crisis and issue management, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
• Manage and coordinate vendor and service contract management, ensuring adherence to budget constraints while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
• Supervise maintenance technicians to ensure task lists and general cleaning schedules are adhered to efficiently.
• Manage and build project task lists, coordinating with maintenance staff to schedule work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Utilize staff, service contracts, and emergency contact lists to rectify urgent repairs promptly and effectively.
• Ensure all areas of the facility meet safety standards and operate smoothly, conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary improvements.
• Provide comprehensive Daily Activity Reports on mechanical issues and activities to the Chief Engineer.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring services are delivered according to agreed terms and resolving any issues promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities mechanical equipment management.
• Thorough understanding of building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc., and ability to read and understand technical plans.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO), EPA 608, and Certificate of Fitness certifications as required.
• Must have or work to get a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license and FDNY Fire Guard and Certificate of Fitness certifications.
• Flexible schedule availability including weekends, holidays, and early morning/midday/late evening weekday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have or work to get a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license and FDNY Fire Guard and Certificate of Fitness certifications.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance and mechanical issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA savings; 401(k) matching; paid time off; and tuition assistance.

Pay

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Schedule

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