Engineer Sven

Overview

The Durst Organization is seeking an Engineer for our location at 29-59 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101. The shift and schedule for this position will be Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-11pm, with Sunday/Monday as days off. Salary range is $47.71 - $53.01 per hour.

Responsibilities

• In a safe manner, start up, regulate, repair and shut down equipment, including Multistack chillers and Areco boilers
• Ensure equipment operates safely and within established limits by monitoring attached meters, gauges and computerized controls
• Perform and document all preventive maintenance tasks on MEP systems
• Use of hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing defective valves, gaskets or bearings in a safe manner
• Hands on in all aspects of diagnostics, repair and operation of refrigeration supplemental cooling
• Review BMS for operational performance and critical alarms. Provide feedback to correct
• Record relevant events and facts concerning operation and provide diagnosis for corrective action
• Audit safety devices and identify and troubleshoot any problem areas
• Test and chemically treat hydronic systems to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned as it relates to a campus work environment (multiple buildings)
• Follow all PPE and LOTO safety protocols
• Support all staff, Handyman, Porters and subcontractors as needed. Receive direction from Concierge
• Perform necessary tasks and workorders within residential units as assigned and required
• General maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to ensure the facilities and equipment in the building and resident's apartments are in good working order at all times
• Executes daily routine work orders and escalates issues upward as necessary
• Builds and repairs cabinets, counters, closets, and other carpentry as needed
• Making minor electric repairs (switches, receptacles, light fixtures, etc.)
• Plastering and painting as needed on small and large scales
• Minor plumbing including but not limited to repairing leaks, minor pipe replacements, appliance repairs (washers/dryers, refrigerators, etc.)
• Repairs entrance and internal doors, locks, hinges, create keys and other operable hardware
• Snow removal and perimeter maintenance as required

Qualifications

• Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Machine Operator License with a minimum of one year's continuous experience
• Minimum 3+ years as operating engineer in high-rise building or campus site
• Fire Safety Director Certification
• Sprinkler/Standpipe Certification
• Air Compressor Certification
• BMS and control experience
• EPA Universal Certification
• Experience with HW boilers, Multistack chillers, Electrical, Plumbing and Sprinkler Standpipe Systems
• Knowledge of other Fire Safety systems
• Minimum of 3 years basic electrical experience – that encompassed minor troubleshooting and wiring
• Minimum of 3 years plumbing experience – bathroom repair, soldering, pipe threading, pro press
• Physical ability to climb ladders, and lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis, enter and operate in confined spaces, operate power tools
• Ability to work with exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals with proper PPE
• Positive attitude and communication skills is a priority

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing duties, employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear
• The employee must lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions