Engineer-VIA West

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family‑run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations.

We build, own, and operate many of the world’s most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

The Durst Organization is looking for an engineer at VIA 57 West, a residential building at 625 West 57th Street, between 11th and 12th Avenues, in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.

Shift and schedule for the position
: 8am-4pm Sunday, 10am-6pm Monday-Thursday.

Days off
:
Friday/Saturday

Hourly rate
: $42.23

• In a safe manner, start up, regulate, repair and shut down equipment, including Multistack Modular chillers and Areco boilers.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and within established limits by monitoring attached meters, gauges and computerized controls.
• Perform and document all preventive maintenance tasks on MEP systems.
• Use hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing valves, gaskets, motors, pumps, or bearings in a safe manner.
• Hands on in all aspects of diagnostics, repair and operation of refrigeration supplemental cooling.
• Review BMS for operational performance and critical alarms. Provide feedback to correct.
• Record relevant events and facts concerning operation and provide diagnosis for corrective action.
• Audit safety devices and identify and troubleshoot any problem areas.
• Test and chemically treat hydronic systems to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned to as it relates to a campus work environment (multiple buildings).
• Follow all PPE and LOTO safety protocols.
• Support all staff, Handyman, Porters and subcontractors as needed. Receive direction from Concierge.
• Perform necessary tasks and work orders within residential units as assigned and required.
• General maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to ensure the facilities and equipment in the building and resident’s apartments are always in good working order.
• Execute daily routine work orders and escalates issues upward as necessary.
• Build and repair cabinets, counters, closets, and other carpentry as needed.
• Make minor electric repairs (switches, receptacles, light fixtures, etc).
• Plaster and painting as needed on small and large scales.
• Minor plumbing including but not limited to repairing leaks, minor pipe replacements, appliance repairs (washers/dryers, refrigerators, etc).
• Repair entrance and internal doors, locks, hinges, create keys and other operable hardware.

• Minimum 3+ years as operating engineer in high‑rise building or campus site.
• Strong background in HVAC service.
• Possess troubleshooting skills covering refrigerants, controls, air and water flow.
• Sprinkler/Standpipe Certification.
• Air Compressor Certification.
• BMS and control experience.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Experience with HW boilers, Modular chillers, Electrical, Plumbing and Sprinkler Standpipe Systems.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety systems.
• Minimum of 3 years basic electrical experience—using a multimeter for troubleshooting and reading wiring diagrams.
• Minimum of 3 years plumbing experience—bathroom repair, soldering, pipe threading, pro‑press.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs regularly, enter confined spaces, and operate power tools.
• Ability to work with exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals with proper PPE.
• Positive attitude and communication skills are a priority.

• Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Machine Operator License with a minimum of one year’s continuous experience.
• Valid S‑12 and S‑13 FDNY…