MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Full Time / NY, NY

Commercial Real Estate firm seeks high quality Maintenance Mechanic for our New York City retail / commercial location. Candidate must be a motivated self-starting individual with the necessary skills that fulfill the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform work necessary to complete Tenant and Base Building Work Orders and work tasks. This includes but is not limited to; all work customary with the maintenance of an office/retail center including plumbing repairs, electrical maintenance, painting, door and hardware repairs, carpentry work, snow removal, etc.
• Strong electrical maintenance, troubleshooting & repair experience in a commercial facility on electrical distribution systems, HVAC & controls, lighting systems and emergency power and lighting systems.
• Perform all work in an industry standard and acceptable manner. This includes proper prep-work, as well as proper protection and clean up upon job completion. All work should also be completed in a time efficient manner and seen to completion without open items.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on equipment such as light bulbs and ballasts, changing filters, cleaning and lubrication of operating equipment, belt changing and alignment.
• Must be knowledgeable in the operation and use of common & specialty tools.
• Candidate must be able to respond to and/or assist with Emergency Calls 24/7.
• Must be available on weekends and holidays when required.
• Assist in directing and monitoring contract workers as needed, to support the operation and maintenance of the facility.
• Must possess working knowledge of safety procedures as well as safety hazards and precautions related to the building and maintenance trades.
• Routinely and safely lift varying sized objects with varying weights of up to and over 60 pounds.
• Work while sitting, kneeled, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to perform strenuous activity while working outdoors in extreme heat and cold, working in confined spaces, climbing ladders, using man lifts and using fall protection equipment.
• Must maintain professional relationships and have the ability to work independently and establish and maintain harmonious relations with other staff, tenants, vendors & contractors.
• Proactively maintain the appearance and physical condition of the Property by promptly identifying problems and/or abnormalities, and determining and performing the corrective action, and / or reporting them to Management so that they can be properly addressed.
• Report to Chief Engineer, Operations Manager and/or Property Manager.
• Complete and provide detailed daily reports to the Operations Manager and/or Property Managers.
• Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system to ensure compliance with state and federal agencies including FDNY.
• Maintain building storage rooms, maintenance shops and all other back of the house areas such as mechanical & equipment rooms, in a neat and orderly manner.
• Keep track of and maintain company issued tools and equipment.
• Notify Management regarding the need for supplies or special tools. Place supply orders when authorized by Management.
• Pick up supply orders when necessary.
• Assist with on-site & off-site emergencies and unforeseen issues.
• Conduct other duties as assigned by Management and/or Ownership.
• Candidate must familiarize themselves with the Employee Handbook and must report to work and perform responsibilities pursuant to Policies, as described.
• Forward time cards to Management, weekly, for payroll processing.
• Coordinate cleaning projects with cleaning staff and Tenants.
• Communicate both orally and in written English.
• Record and report all utilities such as gas, water & electric meter readings as directed.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• In possession of TWO of the following FDNY Certificate of Fitness, S-12, S-13, S-14, P-98 S-95, F-60, G-60, A-49. Once hired must actively pursue the remaining required FDNY Certificate of Fitness to remain employed.
• Test Fire and Life Safety Equipment as per FDNY requirements.
• Maintain and update all FDNY required logs relating to testing and maintenance of the Building's Fire and Life Safety equipment, including Building's Generator.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3 years Electrical or Plumbing or HVAC or Concrete Work

Company Benefits:

Employee contributions and waiting periods may apply:

• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Blumenfeld Development Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.