RXR is an innovative real estate investment manager, operator, developer, and place-maker committed to applying a customer and community-centered approach to acquiring, operating, and building properties and to providing services and products that create enduring value for all stakeholders. Headquartered in New York with a nationally-scaled platform, RXR is a 450 person, vertically integrated investment manager with expertise in a wide array of value creation activities, including acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, property operations, development, construction, leasing, and technological innovation. RXR is an active investor in real estate credit, rental housing, commercial property, and property technology through value-added and opportunistic investment strategies.
The RXR platform manages 93 commercial real estate properties and investments with an aggregate gross asset value of approximately $18 billion, comprising approximately 30.5 million square feet of commercial properties, a multi-family residential portfolio of approximately 9,400 units under operation or development, and control of development rights for an additional approximately 3,000 multi-family and for sale units as of December 31, 2023. Gross asset value compiled by RXR in accordance with company fair value measurement policy and is comprised of capital invested by RXR and its partners, as well as leverage.
The Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer by overseeing all union tradesmen responsible for the maintenance of all mechanical systems. Coordinates, interprets, maintains, and repairs facility equipment, including but not limited to switch gear, panel boards, distribution, lighting, and lighting control equipment, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, Life Safety systems, etc. at the facility to ensure continuous and proper operation in the most economical fashion.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSBILITIES:

• Work closely with Chief Engineer and team, adherence to the work plans and schedules, resulting in the well-being of the building
• Engineer performs MEP repairs, and close-out of tenant work order repairs, preventative maintenance programs, emergency repairs, and budgeted projects.
• Respond to emergencies and other sudden or unanticipated events and reports of abnormal/adverse conditions.
• 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.
• Painting of equipment and machinery rooms
• Implement repairs to base building equipment as may be necessary or facilitate same by outside entities.
• Monitor water treatment; maintain treatment equipment.
• Respond to service requests from tenants via the Building's work order management system, Angus, e.g., picture-hanging, restroom repairs, hot/cold calls, other various engineering-type services.
• Ensure actions and repairs internally and externally follow the Building Rules and Regulations, and applicable codes and labor regulations.
• Administer fire alarm/fire suppression systems shutdowns, as necessary.
• Conduct fire alarm tests and watches, as necessary.
• Conduct visual checks of property exterior, setbacks, roofs, and sewage pumps.
• Start appropriate HVAC equipment (e. g., base building AHU's, chilled water plant, domestic hot water) as necessary.
• Replace light bulbs in non-contracted areas as required.
• Read utility meters.
• Accommodate DOB, FDNY, DEP, & 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 building or tenants.
• Serve as fire brigade member.
• Minimize tenant disturbances.
• Ensure high level of tenant satisfaction and tenant requests are met in a timely manner.
• Address problems as soon as possible with careful attention to prioritization

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 roof of the building 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

IDEAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and training skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with basic MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Computer skills and building automation system experience required.
• Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required.
• Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal.
• Knowledge of Building Management & Control Systems and Work Order Mgmt. System
• Strong problem identification, reasoning, and communication skills
• Experience with project management and scheduling
• Detail oriented in all tasks, repairs, construction oversight, etc.
• Technical ability
• Knowledgeable on sustainability efforts and practices

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Q01/Q99 Refrigeration Engineer
• S12 Citywide Sprinkler System
• S13 Citywide Standpipe System
• EPA Section 608: Universal CFC Certification
• In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), all new hires will be required to have five (5) of the following certificates of fitness that are issued by the New York City Fire Department ("FDNY"). If the certificate of fitness is not already held, the certificate is to be obtained within two (2) years.
• A35: Operate and Maintain Air Compressors
• F01: Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment
• F60: Fire Guard for Torch Operations
• G60: Torch Use of Flammable Gases
• S12: Citywide Sprinkler System
• S13: Citywide Standpipe System
• P98: Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage System
• P99: Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator

$44.97 - $49.96 an hour
Rate determined by the CBA.
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RXR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
RXR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, RXR will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact 516-506-6847.