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Overview

This maintenance technician candidate will work on a team to complete preventative maintenance, work orders and inspections as required under the direction of the Chief and Property Management Office. We are looking for candidate who is dependable, experienced and can work independently in a fast-paced environment on complex systems covering multiple assets to complete the tasks given in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Work with computer-based Building Management Systems (BMS) computer and other computerized monitoring systems (elevators, fire systems, work orders system, etc.)
• Maintain and operate the following:
  • Fire Life Safety Class E system (Fire Command Center); maintain Fire extinguishers and other Fire/Life safety equipment.
  • Emergency Generator and Back Up Power supply (UPS).
  • HVAC water treatment system-including monitoring and maintain chemical levels in accordance with the system plan. Taking bacterial dipslide tests and recording same, overall water treatment analysis. Entering all info onto digital based cooling tower water plan (Nalco).
  • HVAC systems, including Chillers; reciprocating compressors, related centrifugal pumps, motors, balancing valves, Low pressure steam control devices.
  • Maintain Air Handling units and perform all related maintenance on same. Knowledge of variable/constant volume systems and VAV boxes, exhaust fans and hydronic perimeter heating systems
  • Monitor/oversee operation of all Vertical Transportation (VT) equipment, including all elevators and escalators and the vendor who maintains them. Place service calls for & record any VT outages. Maintain timely and accurate reports of VT equipment.
  • Working knowledge of basic plumbing (restroom flushometers, valves, water fountains, black pipe, copper piping-including soldering/brazing connections).
  • Comfortable with minor electrical work, including locating and reset of circuit breakers, replacing electrical solenoid valves, etc. & operate Lighting control system
  • Respond to all service calls in a timely fashion, make repairs and follow up where necessary.
• Provide technical support for the buildings or assets and perform regular maintenance inspections.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Supervise and/or escort contractors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Engineer, Management.

Qualifications

•  2-3 Years’ experience as a full time maintenance technician, engineer in an office or commercial building, facilities environment.
• Able to work in and maintain a professional manner in a highly visible, public environment.
• Must be able to work random shifts on short notice, weekends, and overtime when needed.
• Must be able to work as a team player on the Engineer staff team as well as work alone on shift and be a self-starter
• Experience with Singu FM or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System is helpful.

Licenses Recommended:

• NYC Fire Guard Co of F (F01/F3/F4)
• NYC FLSD Certificate of Fitness (F89) / Supervision Of fuel piping (P98)
• NYC Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Certificate of Fitness (S12/S13)
• Air Compressor C of F (A35)

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. 

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

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