Engineering Helper

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