Engineer-VIA 57 West

The Durst Organization is looking for an engineer at VIA 57 West, a residential building at 625 West 57th Street, between 11th and 12th Avenues, in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.

The shift and schedule for the position: 8am- 4pm Sunday, 10am-6pm Monday -Thursday. 

Days off: Friday/Saturday 

Hourly rate: $42.23

Responsibilities:

•  In a safe manner, start up, regulate, repair and shut down equipment. Including Multistack Modular 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 valves, gaskets, motors, pumps, 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
• ·Support all staff, Handyman, Porters and subcontractors as needed
•  General maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to ensure the facilities and equipment in the building and resident’s apartments are always in good working order.
• 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

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum 3+ years as operating engineer in high-rise building or campus site.
• Strong background in HVAC Service
•  Possess troubleshooting skills covering refrigerants, controls, air and water flow.
• Sprinkler/Standpipe Certification
•  Air Compressor Certification
• BMS and control experience
•  EPA Universal Certification.
• Experience with HW boilers, Modular chillers, Electrical, Plumbing and Sprinkler Standpipe Systems
• Knowledge of Fire Safety systems
• Minimum of 3 years year’s basic electrical experience – that encompassed using a multi meter for troubleshooting and reading wiring diagrams
• 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Machine Operator License with a minimum of one year’s continuous experience

· Valid S-12 and S-13 FDNY Certificate of Fitness

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally 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. Ability to work with exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate