HVAC & Building Systems Engineer

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 169,775,000 - 184,848,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

PayActiv wages access

Insurance benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Growth opportunities

Employee discount Bloomingdale’s/Macy’

Job summary

Bloomingdale’s in New York City is seeking an experienced Facilities HVAC Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of all HVAC and plumbing systems within the building, including fire suppression and domestic water.

The role requires completion of an apprenticeship, a valid EPA card, and FDNY CoF Q-01 or Q-99 certification, with ability to work flexible retail hours and communicate clearly with staff.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Low voltage wiring

Piping work

FDNY CoF Q-01/Q-99

Apprenticeship completed

Communication skills

Building Management System

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bloomingdale’s in New York City is seeking an experienced Facilities HVAC Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of all HVAC and plumbing systems within the building, including fire suppression and domestic water.

The role requires completion of an apprenticeship, a valid EPA card, and FDNY CoF Q-01 or Q-99 certification, with ability to work flexible retail hours and communicate clearly with staff.