Engineering Assistant

Engineering Assistant – One Federal Street

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 an Engineering Assistant to join our team at our One Federal Street, Boston property. The Engineering Assistant will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. The Engineering Assistant is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (e.g, Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, and Fire/Life safety) while being skilled in others. Engineering Helper is responsible for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for our customers (tenants), visitors, and the community. The Engineering Assistant is required to be a current member of Chapter 3, National Conference of Firemen and Oilers 32BJ, SEIU, or must become a member in good standing within 30 days after their date of hire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.
• 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 problems.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Perform maintenance and monitoring reports to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, control, and fire, life and safety systems to keep building systems up to applicable standards.
• Maintain HVAC systems and equipment at optimum levels (e.g., cleaning, inspecting, and changing parts).
• 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.
• 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
• Minimum of two years of college or related trade schooling.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC central plant operations.
• 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:

• On-site presence is required for this position. Shift is to be determined, but weekend availability will be required.
• Ability to travel between floors, buildings, and rooftops including frequent wal