What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Maintenance Technician position at Tishman Speyer?
Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio.
Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 522 properties, totaling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco.
Summary of the Position:
Tishman Speyer is seeking to hire a Property Maintenance Technician to join our team at 175 Varick Street property. This person will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. The Property Maintenance Technician is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in the crafts area such as Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Operations, while being skilled in others. This successful candidate will help to maintain health and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.
- Manage, supervise, and develop staff comprised of Handymen
- Maintain stock levels and parts within budget.
- Oversee and implement service contracts.
- Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
- Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Review monthly Service Request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational issues.
- Participate in incident investigations.
- Perform maintenance and monitor reports for the mechanical, plumbing, structural, control, and fire, life and safety systems to keep building up to applicable standards.
- Maintain Mechanical and Plumbing systems (MEP’s) and equipment at optimum levels (e.g., cleaning, inspecting, and changing parts).
- Understanding electrical systems, changing light bulbs, and inspecting fuses.
- Respond to tenant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist Building Management team with emergency situations (e.g., fire alarms, chemical spills, hazardous conditions) and take appropriate actions.
- Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Passion for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with contractors, clients, and team members.
- Perform all applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Have thorough knowledge of building systems and their respective operating sequences, strategies, and best practices.
- Demonstrate aptitude for mechanical systems and computer-controlled equipment.
- Working knowledge of computer applications, including BMS Controls and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
- Demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills for staff under your supervision.
Education/Experience & Certifications/Licenses:
- High school diploma or state equivalent.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in building operations.
- Must have steam boiler operation knowledge and experience.
- Valid FDNY P99 Certificate of Fitness (Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator).
- Valid FDNY P98 Certificate of Fitness (Fuel Oil Piping and Storage System).
- Must possess a current Certificate of Fitness - Fire Life Safety Director (CoF-89) issued by the Fire Department, City of New York.
- The following additional FDNY COF’s are required for this position:
- FDNY S12 Certificate of Fitness (Citywide Sprinkler System).
- FDNY S13 Certificate of Fitness (Citywide Standpipe System).
- FDNY A35 Certificate of Fitness (Operate Air Compressor).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel between floors and buildings including frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead indoors and outdoors with varying temperature ranges from 0 – 100 .
- Work at heights with A-Frame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft using buddy system and following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
- Work in confined spaces, following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
- Must be able to stand for an extended period, at a minimum of 8 hours.
- Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, place objects less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and written.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment that may be required when performing tasks safely, such as but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, splash-resistant face shield, welding helmet, welders’ gloves, all-purpose work gloves, chemical-resistant gloves, disposable gloves, face mask for infectious disease control, nuisance dust mask, hearing protection, standard impact-resistant safety shoes with non-slip soles, and electrically-rated safety shoes.
- Wear fall prevention/protection equipment when working at heights over four feet in areas without guardrails, or when performing other non-ladder work at elevations, or when working in permit-required confined spaces where retrieval equipment is required, including but not limited to body harness and lanyard in addition to other required Personal Protective Equipment.
The base compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full-time Tishman Speyer employees. This base range reflects a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skill sets, and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyer’s New York team, as we’ve considered factors specific to this geography.
Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices. Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Tishman Speyer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or military status, or any other category protected under applicable law. Tishman Speyer is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
