Tishman Speyer
Location
Boston, MA | United States
Job description
Helper – One Federal Street
At Tishman Speyer, we are building a better tomorrow. The firm’s visionary leadership team and on the ground experts are unparalleled in their ability to foster innovation, anticipate global and local needs, and cultivate new initiatives, such as its tenant amenities platform ZO, and its flexible space and co-working brand Studio. For us, real estate is more than buildings. We focus on the intersections that matter most. The intersection of real estate and people, real estate and technology, real estate and your local neighborhood. We build community and connection. Designing living rooms to labs, boardrooms to breakrooms, we put the customer at the center of everything we do. We build timeless communities that serve neighborhoods and cities with affordability, public space and easy accessibility.
Since its inception in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 420 properties, totaling 184 million square feet, with a combined value of approximately $97 billion (US). Its current portfolio includes many iconic communities and assets such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and the Mission Rock neighborhood currently being realized in San Francisco.
Summary of the Position:
Tishman Speyer is seeking to hire an Engineering Helper to join our team at our One Federal Street property. The Helper will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other equipment. The Helper is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and hot water symptoms. Engineering Helper is responsible for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for our customers (tenants), visitors, and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the direction and supervision of an Operating Engineer:
Maintain, repair and ensure the efficient operation of all building systems including but not limited to mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, generators), fire/life safety, and hot water systems.
Monitor operation, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment and ventilating and hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping and filters.
Perform various services for customers (tenants) as requested.
Responsible for understanding and complying with safety and emergency escalation procedures.
Receive work assignments, plan work to be performed, and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials.
Complete work/assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
Keep the shop, equipment rooms, and common areas clean, organized, and safe.
Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms.
Respond to customer (tenant) requests and complaints.
Promote and contribute toward overall effort in maintaining a high standard in the operation and appearance of the building as well as positive customer (tenant) relations through daily work practices.
Ensure strict adherence to building rules and regulations and safety procedures.
Organize and coordinate responsibilities efficiently.
Handle multiple tasks.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, customers (tenants), and vendors.
Ability to demonstrate exemplary customer (tenant) relations and provide excellent customer service.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
Passion for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere.
Ability to perform all work using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
In strict accordance, ability to 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 and/or mechanical systems, as well as computer-controlled equipment.
Education/Experience & Certifications/Licenses:
High school diploma or state equivalent educational certification preferred.
Possess basic mechanical aptitude.
Exhibit a willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as a productive member of a team.
Basic computer skills necessary including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel between floors, buildings, and rooftops including frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead indoors and outdoors with varying temperature ranges from 0 - 100+.
Walk on large building floorplates.
Work at heights with A-Frame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft using buddy system and following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
Ability to 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 Engineer Helper 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 4 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.
Work Environment:
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, building equipment and tools. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. (Note: Should under no circumstance work on any 480 volt electrical system unless he or she has been properly trained.) The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must be knowledgeable in safety aspects of any function before performing any task in that area.
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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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.
Disability Assistance - Tishman Speyer is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]
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