Bloomingdale's Engineer, Full Time - 59th Street

Bloomingdale's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

PayActiv access

Pet insurance

Home insurance

Auto insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Growth opportunities

Employee discount at Bloomingdale's &

Job summary

Bloomingdale's is seeking an experienced HVAC maintenance technician to manage installation, repair and ongoing upkeep of building systems. The role covers HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression and associated equipment within the store environment.

The candidate must have completed an apprenticeship, hold an EPA card and a FDNY CoF certification, and be able to work a flexible retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years related experience in HVAC/plumbing.
• Troubleshooting low voltage wiring and controls for HVAC.
• Work around high voltage wiring and equipment.
• Piping from ¼" to 2" copper/NPT, up to 4" cast iron.
• Knowledge of NYC DoH/MH, DEP, EPA, OSHA regs.
• FDNY HVAC-R CoF Q-01 or Q-99 certification.
• Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting HVAC-R systems.
• Maintain building domestic water systems (pumps, valves, piping).
• Maintain fire suppression systems (wet/dry valves, waterflows, alarms).
• Inspect and maintain restaurant equipment (exhaust, refrigerators, ice machines).
• Maintain logs: daily operations, cooling tower, water treatment, alarms.
• Follow schedule and safety standards; respond to emergencies.
• Communicate with Chief Engineer and support teams; provide direction.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Management System

Job description

• Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
• Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
• Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
• 401(k) plan options available
• Bonus earning opportunities
• Growth potential opportunities
• Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores

About

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview

To perform all maintenance, troubleshooting, make minor repairs and installation of all HVAC and plumbing systems, including fire suppression and domestic water in the building. Must had completed the apprenticeship program, holding a valid EPA card and Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY. The applicant should currently be a member of IUOE Local 30 or be willing to join the aft mentioned union.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting the HVAC-R systems (centrifugal, DX, ductless, air handlers and package units), steam system/PRV's, pumps, sprinkler, standpipe, kitchen Ansel and exhaust systems,
• Responsible for maintaining building domestic water systems; hot and cold-water supply (pumps, valves, and piping)
• Responsible for maintaining building fire suppression systems (wet and dry valves, waterflows, tamper, fire pump, flow and alarm switches, pressure tanks, and air compressors).
• Responsible for inspections and maintaining all restaurant equipment including exhaust system, refrigerators, freezers, food warmers, soda, coffee, and ice machines.
• Responsible for inspections and maintaining of logs; engineering daily operations, Cooling Tower and water treatment, fire extinguishers, standpipe and sprinkler systems, baler and compactor, sump pumps, domestic water backflows/RPZs, and air compressors.
• Adhere to the work schedule including evenings, weekends, overtime, holidays, and responds to emergency call ins.
• To keep their work area clean and follow all safety standards.
• Communicate clearly and follow the direction of the Chief Engineer and other Bloomingdales' support team leaders.
• Provide direction to other support teams and complete all tasks, even in the absence of a Chief Engineer.

Qualifications and Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years related experience
• Troubleshooting Low voltage wiring and controls related to the HVAC systems
• Be able to work with or around high voltage wiring and mechanical equipment.
• Cut, install, solder, and braze piping from ¼" inch to 2" inch; copper and or NPT, and up to 4" cast iron and no-hub piping and fittings.
• Basic understanding of NYC building, fire, DoH&MH, DEP, EPA, and OSHA regulations and codes.
• Proficient in trouble-shooting all HVAC systems and equipment as well as plumbing and steam operations.
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics. More specifically enthalpy and how it affects different parts of the building; office space, retail/stock space, and warehouse settings, during the different seasons and comfort challenges.
• Completed apprenticeship program and had gotten the HVAC-R CoF Q-01 or Q-99 certification from the FDNY.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the customers and store associates.
• Computer applications competency and a working knowledge of Building Management System.
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Requires periods of walking, standing, hearing, talking, reaching with extended arms, crouching and climbing ladders in excess of 12'.
• Lift and moves items weighing up to 50lbs.
• Be able to install in general workmanship manner
• Ability to work independently
• Manual dexterity
• Requires close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. - including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury - is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.