Engineer 10 Halletts Point

Overview:

The Durst Organization is seeking an Engineer at 26-01 First Street, Astoria, NY 11102.

The shift and schedule for this position will be:

Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7am

Days off: Friday & Saturday

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 task 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 device 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 to 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 year’s basic electrical experience – that encompassed minor troubleshooting and wiring
• Minimum of 3 years year’s 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

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands - While performing duties of this job, 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 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.