Engineer, Building Maintenance

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards:
Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at  and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X, and Linked In.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors.

We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work.

ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.

ESRT is seeking an Engineer to assist the Engineering team in the implementation of all mechanical operations, plumbing, and energy management programs according to building management standards and property operating objectives to maximize the value of the building.

• Perform all duties of FLSD (Fire Life Safety Director) including, Fire Brigade duties, working with vendors taking systems off then online for construction, filling out all required FDNY forms and logs, after hours FDNY inspections, Siemens repairs, etc.
• Supervision of Contractors including scheduled after-hours work
• Assist Contractors in all standpipe/sprinkler and/or fire alarm isolation, testing, etc.
• Conduct repairs and overhauls of equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance and extend lifespan
• Take amp readings to diagnose electrical issues and optimize system performance
• Replace belts and motors as needed to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency
• Change filters and perform routine maintenance tasks to prevent equipment downtime
• Troubleshoot units to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Replace pumps and other equipment components as needed
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance to identify potential issues before they become major problems
• Collaborate with property management team to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders and inventory management
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Building equipment shutdowns, as needed
• Monitor BMS system for alarms and errors, take corrective action as needed.
• Completion of house calls as needed, including repairs reported after hours by custodial, security staff, etc.
• Respond promptly to all calls from operations requiring engineering assistance. (i.e. leaks, odors, windows, dangerous conditions, etc.) & enter in log
• Perform scheduled inspections of sprinkler and standpipe system.
• Perform monthly Fire Extinguisher maintenance / Standpipe/ Sprinkler logs. (NFPA required)
• Perform…