Building Engineer
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Job DetailsJob LocationChelsea Piers Fitness - All New York City Locations - New York, NYSalary Range$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearDescriptionThe Opportunity:At Chelsea Piers, you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.Role & Responsibilities:Chelsea Piers Fitness is looking for a talented individual to lead our operations team. This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned.QualificationsPrimary Responsibilities:

• Maintain Physical Plant and Equipment: Ensure all facility equipment and physical structures are in excellent condition, adhering to safety and operational standards.
• Supervise Daily Operations: Oversee daily facility operations, including maintenance tasks and facility-side activities to ensure smooth operation.
• Crisis Management: Act as the primary point of contact for crisis and issue management, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
• Vendor and Service Contract Management: Manage MEP vendors and service contracts, ensuring adherence to budget constraints while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
• Mechanical Equipment Management: Manage the operation and maintenance of principal mechanical equipment such as pools, steam rooms, saunas, hot yoga rooms, HVAC systems, and elevators.
• Team Management: Supervise maintenance technicians to ensure task lists and general cleaning schedules are adhered to efficiently.
• Project Coordination: Manage and build project task lists, coordinating with maintenance staff to schedule work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Emergency Response: Utilize staff, service contracts, and emergency contact lists to rectify urgent repairs promptly and effectively.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all areas of the facility meet safety standards and operate smoothly, conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary improvements.
• Reporting: Provide comprehensive Daily Activity Reports on mechanical issues and activities to the Senior Director Of Operations and +Facilities
• Vendor Relationships: Manage relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring services are delivered according to agreed terms and resolving any issues promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities mechanical equipment management.
• Thorough understanding of building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc., and ability to read and understand technical plans.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO, EPA 608 and Certificate of Fitness certifications as required.
• Must have or work to get a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license and FDNY Fire Guard and Certificate of Fitness certifications
• Flexible schedule availability including weekends, holidays, and early morning/midday/late evening weekday shifts.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position with a non-traditional schedule.
• Availability required for weekend shifts, holidays, and varying weekday shifts to accommodate project schedules and site operations.

Reports To:

Senior Director of Operations + Facilities

Direct Reports:

• Maintenance Tech
• FER Tech

Works Directly With:

• CPf Chelsea staff
• Chelsea Piers Property Management