Maintenance Technician 1

Maintenance Technician 1

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, Taunus Turm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco.

Summary of the Position:
The Maintenance Technician 1 is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. The Maintenance Technician 1 is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (e.g., Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, etc.) and to assist other trades as needed The Maintenance Technician 1 reports to the Chief Engineer. Engineering is responsible for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for our customers (tenants), visitors, and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust building mechanical systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.). Disassemble, clean, examine for wear or damages, replace parts, test and adjust mechanical equipment (pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, compressors, condensers, water coolers, cooling towers, etc.)
• Upgrade and recommend enhancements to HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, boiler systems, control systems and their support equipment
• Inspect building and equipment on a periodic basis to determine necessary maintenance and repair work.
• Operate and maintain water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, air handling equipment, fans, automatic temperature controls, electrical switch gear, distribution switch boards and panels, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, valves, plumbing fixtures, and other mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in buildings.
• Perform preventative 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).
• Maintain cooling tower and replace ballast and bearings.
• Record readings, troubleshoot, repair and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment (electrical, plumbing, air conditioning).
• Safely operate the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to tenant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
• Assist Property Management team with emergency situations (e.g., fire alarms, chemical spills, hazardous conditions) and take appropriate actions.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assist in removing snow and ice from the outside of buildings (where applicable)
• Perform locksmith duties, as required.
• Work on special projects as directed.
• May patrol assigned building.
• Train less experienced maintenance…