Overview and Responsibilities
The Watch Engineer is an exciting and critical role for the operation of the building and its equipment. The role supports the Chief and Assistant Chief Engineers with the mechanical and infrastructure of the facility. The person in this role maintains and operates all HVAC equipment, chillers, and life safety equipment for the facility and its tenants. They will assist with the operation and maintenance of all HVAC mechanical, plumbing, and generator equipment and systems for the property.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) maintaining a clean and safe working environment, performing rounds, conducting routine assessments, performance of day-to-day preventative maintenance. Assist in overseeing contractors working within the building. The Engineer needs to be available upon request to work overtime for facility maintenance and building projects.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Handle Daily Reporting and Logbooks as assigned.
• Coordinate with Chief to ensure code compliance on Cooling Tower Documentation, FDNY Logs, annual maintenance inspections.
• Daily inspection of all HVAC, and fire systems.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors working on-site.
• Monitor operation of water cooling and air conditioning equipment. Including but not limited to Heating, ventilation, hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need basis.
• Performs preventive tasks when required and oversees all repairs when necessary.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of various types of mechanical equipment including Heating & Fan Powered VAV systems, plumbing in pantries, bathrooms, industrial kitchen equipment and hot water heaters, steam station.
• Reports directly to Chief Engineer
• Must be able to work OT on request and available for emergency situations.
• Will ensure contractors work safely and within the building rules and regulations.
• The job is at times physically demanding and the position will require bending / carrying equipment / climbing on ladders or stairs, also good vision.
• Communicate optimally with tenants and vendors.
Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in facility/plant engineering and maintenance supervision with exposure to HVAC mechanical systems, plumbing, welding, electrical.
• Minimum of a high school education, two years in mechanical trades, or equivalent. HVAC and electrical engineering training.
• Certification of Refrigeration required. (Q01 Certification)
Additional Qualifications:
• Obtain additional FDNY COFs as required.
• Proficient with BMS systems.
• Certification of Fire Life Safety Director / EAP required will need to obtain on-site certification. (F89 Certification)
• Collaborative teammate with solid communication skills.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $97,510.40 – 99,810.40. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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