Job Description

Job Description

THIS ROLE IS ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN MANHATTAN.

Job Description - Contracted Building Engineer

This contracted position provides “Hands-On” operational support for our office on NYC. The primary job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, coordinating and scheduling vendor services, setting up and tearing down meeting rooms and ancillary spaces for special events, providing handyperson/maintenance/custodial services, moving and relocating of office furniture, coordinating the purchase and inventory of supplies, and assisting company’s Senior Manager-Facilities & Construction with the planning and development of building related budgets and special projects. This position is on-duty Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Essential Duties

· Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure a clean and functioning facility. Maintain overall physical appearance of the office space and work closely with company’s Senior Facility Manager and the building’s janitorial company to ensure that the space is clean and fully stocked.

· Proactively respond and provide the required services to all automated work orders in a timely manner.

· Perform handyperson tasks which may include, but not limited to, patching/ preparation/ painting of interior and exterior services, servicing and replacement of door hardware, HVAC filter replacements and equipment cleaning, minor plumbing repairs, signage installation, custodial support services, assisting with interior and exterior plant maintenance, and inspecting exterior patios areas to ensure all furnishings and equipment are sustained in a clean, safe, and secure (appropriately secured to paver locking system) condition.

· Monitor and make adjustments to the BMS to ensure optimal temperature comfort with in the office premises. Monitor and make adjustments to the building’s automated lighting control system, as needed.

· Assist with the coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities, including quality control inspections and preparing project completion documentation.

· Establish effective lines of communication with vendors and contractors.

· Interact with the building’s management team concerning repairs and other issues which may present a negative impact within company’s leased premises.

· Provide “Hands-On” support assisting company’s Workplace Experience and Events teams concerning conference rooms and event layouts and setups. Actively participate in planning meetings, which may include but not limited to, building re-stacking and special event initiatives.

· Coordinate and provide “Hands-On” support for facilitating office moves. Work with the Technology team assisting with the moving of computer-related equipment and AV equipment.

· Prepare facilities for changing weather conditions (terrace winterization and reopening.)

· Assists company’s Senior Manager of Facilities to establish guidelines and monitor compliance regarding life-safety procedures, emergency preparedness programs, and business continuity planning.

· Responsible for the 24/7 response to all emergency situations impacting building operations at 60-74 Gansevoort Street.

· Perform various other facility-related duties as required to sustain optimal building operation.

Qualifications and Skills

· High school diploma or equivalent (GED); plus 2-3years of related experience in a custodial or construction related job profession. Prior experience working in a corporate office environment is preferred.

· Ability to move/ lift various office furniture up to 50 pounds.

· Must have active F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director certification

· Working knowledge and skillset to perform handyperson tasks such as patch work/ painting, HVAC service, carpentry, door hardware service , and minor plumbing repairs.

· Must speak English and possess written communication skills to a level that enables tasks to perform effectively and efficiently.

· Experience and proficiency working with various facility software management tools; experience with BMS and Jira applications are strongly preferred.

· Functional understanding of the technical aspects of building facilities operating disciplines (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry).

· Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to work with several tasks and projects simultaneously.

· Functional understanding of G Suite Applications (Google Docs, Word, Excel, Gmail.)

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