Description
Headquartered in New York with a nationally-scaled platform, RXR is a 450+ person, vertically integrated investment manager with expertise in a wide array of value creation activities, including acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, property operations, development, construction, leasing, and technological innovation. RXR is an active investor in real estate credit, rental housing, commercial property, and property technology through value-added and opportunistic investment strategies.
RXR is currently looking for a Helper. The Helper will be responsible for assisting the Shift Engineers responsible for the maintenance of all mechanical systems at the building. Under the instruction and supervision of an Engineer, the Helper will coordinate, interpret, maintain, and repair facility equipment, including but not limited to switch gear, panel boards, distribution, lighting, and lighting control equipment, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, Life Safety systems, etc. at the facility to ensure continuous and proper operation in the most economical fashion.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Engineers to evaluate contractors’ performance, adherence to the plans, and resulting well-being of the Building.
- Work with Engineers to perform MEP repairs, tenant work order repairs, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and budgeted projects.
- Respond to emergencies and other sudden or unanticipated events and reports of abnormal/adverse conditions.
- Assist Engineers to maintain base building equipment as directed (e.g., periodic lubrication, regular air filter changes, periodic inspections, convector cleaning, chilled water plant work)
- Monitor HVAC equipment, cooling tower/condenser water systems (two operate 24/7/365) and domestic hot water.
- Painting of equipment and machinery rooms
- Implement repairs to base building equipment as may be necessary or facilitate same by outside entities as directed by Engineers.
- Monitor water treatment; maintain treatment equipment.
- Respond to service requests from tenants via the Building’s work order management system, Angus, e.g., picture-hanging, restroom repairs, hot/cold calls, other various engineering-type services.
- Ensure actions and repairs internally and externally follow the Building Rules and Regulations, and applicable codes and labor regulations.
- Assist Engineers to administer fire alarm/fire suppression systems shutdowns, as necessary.
- Conduct fire alarm tests and watches, as necessary.
- Conduct visual checks of property exterior, setbacks, roofs, and sewage pumps.
- Under close supervision, start appropriate HVAC equipment (e. g., base building AHU’s, chilled water plant, domestic hot water) as necessary.
- Replace light bulbs in non-contracted areas as required.
- Read utility meters.
- Accommodate DOB, FDNY, DEP, & ConEd personnel as necessary for monthly meter readings, inspections, tests, and requests
- Accommodate window cleaners as necessary for semi-annual window cleaning.
- Accommodate building management and leasing requests, as necessary.
- Accommodate outside contractors as necessary for work undertaken by building or tenants.
- Serve as fire brigade member.
- Minimize tenant disturbances.
- Ensure high level of tenant satisfaction and tenant requests are met in a timely manner.
- Address problems as soon as possible with careful attention to prioritization
Qualifications
Essential Physical Abilities:
- Ability to visually inspect machinery.
- Ability to walk up and down stairs for inspections and emergency procedure practice and/or implementation.
- Ability to detect emergency alarms and alarm conditions – by auditory, visual, and olfactory senses.
- Ability to inspect equipment located on roofs or other high places.
- Ability to climb to roof of the building using stairways during conditions of power loss and during other emergencies.
- Ability to work on hands and knees for inspection, repair or maintenance of equipment located low to the roof, floor slabs or ground.
- Ability to work weekends and extended hours.
- Ability to respond 24/7 to building emergencies
- Ability to climb ladders to conduct inspections, maintenance and repairs.
- Ability to move heavy objects with the aid of appropriate tools and equipment.
- Ability to carry heavy objects, such as five (5) gallon pails up several flights of stairs.
Experience and Education
- Mechanically inclined with basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Strong problem identification, reasoning, interpersonal skills, and ability to multi-task.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented in all tasks, repairs, construction oversight, etc.
- Ability to use technology such as: smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, Building Management systems, and Work Order Management Systems.
- Ability to work with basic MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- 1+ year of related experience in a commercial property setting preferred.
- Experience with project management and scheduling preferred.
- Knowledgeable of sustainability efforts and practices preferred.
Licensing Requirements
- S12 Citywide Sprinkler System – If not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
- S13 Citywide Standpipe System – If not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
- Universal CFC Certification – If not already held, license to be obtained within 3 years of hire date.
Our Core Values
- We believe in doing the right thing. This means we’re values-driven.
- We believe in leading with bold ideas. This means we’re innovative.
- We believe in striving for excellence. This means we go above and beyond.
- We believe in staying humble, and hungry. This means we’re ambitious, not arrogant.
- We believe in cultivating trusted relationships. This means we believe in building enduring partnerships.
- We believe in acting like an owner. This means we’re accountable.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary/rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of service, specialty, education, relevant experience).
Bonus eligible.
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