Helper- Local 94

About RXR

RXR is a 450+ person, vertically integrated investment manager headquartered in New York, with expertise in acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, property operations, development, construction, leasing, and technological innovation. RXR invests in real estate credit, rental housing, commercial property, and property technology using value-added and opportunistic strategies.

Helper

RXR is currently looking for a Helper. The Helper will assist the Shift Engineers responsible for maintaining 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 switchgear, panel boards, distribution, lighting and lighting control equipment, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, Life Safety systems, and more—to ensure continuous and proper operation in the most economical fashion.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineers to evaluate contractors’ performance, adherence to plans, and resulting well-being of the Building.
• Assist Engineers with MEP repairs, tenant work order repairs, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and budgeted projects.
• Respond to emergencies and other sudden or unanticipated events, including 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.
• Paint equipment and machinery rooms.
• Implement repairs to base building equipment as necessary or facilitate repairs by outside entities as directed by Engineers.
• Monitor water treatment and maintain treatment equipment.
• Respond to tenant service requests via the Building’s work order management system, Angus (e.g., picture-hanging, restroom repairs, hot/cold calls, and other 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 system shutdowns, as necessary.
• Conduct fire alarm tests and watches, as necessary.
• Conduct visual checks of the property exterior, setbacks, roofs, and sewage pumps.
• Under close supervision, start appropriate HVAC equipment (e.g., base building AHUs, chilled water plant, domestic hot water) as necessary.
• Replace light bulbs in non-contracted areas as required.
• Read utility meters.
• Accommodate DOB, FDNY, DEP, and 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 the building or tenants.
• Serve as a fire brigade member.
• Minimize tenant disturbances.
• Ensure high tenant satisfaction and that 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 the building roof 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, and construction oversight.
• 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.

Pay Range

$41.27 USD — $41.27 USD (bonus eligible)

Our Core Values

1. We believe in doing the right thing. This means we’re values-driven.
2. We believe in leading with bold ideas. This means we’re innovative.
3. We believe in striving for excellence. This means we go above and beyond.
4. We believe in staying humble, and hungry. This means we’re ambitious, not arrogant.
5. We believe in cultivating trusted relationships. This means we believe in building enduring partnerships.
6. We believe in acting like an owner. This means we’re accountable.