Maintenance Technician 1

Tishman Speyer; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tishman Speyer in Boston is seeking a Maintenance Technician 1 to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems. The role emphasizes safety and collaboration with engineers and tenants to keep the building safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and responding to tenant inquiries, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians while supporting special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state equivalent.
• Trade school or technical high school preferred.
• Six years of experience in a trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.).
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, safety rules and operating instructions.
• Universal CFC Certification required.
• Refrigeration Technician License preferred.
• Licensure, if available, or significant experience in another trade.
• Ability to travel between floors and buildings and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust building mechanical systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing).
• Upgrade and recommend enhancements to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler and control systems.
• Inspect building and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.
• Operate and maintain water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and air handling equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety compliance reporting.
• Respond to tenant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist Property Management in emergency situations and incident investigations.
• Train less experienced maintenance technicians as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

Skills

Safety procedures

PPE compliance

Building systems knowledge

Mechanical systems aptitude

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Trade school preferred

Six years of trade experience

Universal CFC Certification

Refrigeration Technician License

Other trade licensing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician 1

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio.

Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 522 properties, totaling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco.

Summary of the Position

The Maintenance Technician 1 is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. The Maintenance Technician 1 is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (e.g., Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, etc.) and to assist other trades as needed The Maintenance Technician 1 reports to the Chief Engineer. Engineering is responsible for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for our customers (tenants), visitors, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust building mechanical systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.). Disassemble, clean, examine for wear or damages, replace parts, test and adjust mechanical equipment (pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, compressors, condensers, water coolers, cooling towers, etc.)
• Upgrade and recommend enhancements to HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, boiler systems, control systems and their support equipment
• Inspect building and equipment on a periodic basis to determine necessary maintenance and repair work.
• Operate and maintain water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, air handling equipment, fans, automatic temperature controls, electrical switch gear, distribution switch boards and panels, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, valves, plumbing fixtures, and other mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in buildings.
• Perform preventative maintenance and monitoring reports to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, control, and fire, life and safety systems to keep building systems up to applicable standards.
• Maintain HVAC systems and equipment at optimum levels (e.g., cleaning, inspecting, and changing parts).
• Maintain cooling tower and replace ballast and bearings.
• Record readings, troubleshoot, repair and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment (electrical, plumbing, air conditioning).
• Safely operate the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to tenant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
• Assist Property Management team with emergency situations (e.g., fire alarms, chemical spills, hazardous conditions) and take appropriate actions.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assist in removing snow and ice from the outside of buildings (where applicable)
• Perform locksmith duties, as required.
• Work on special projects as directed.
• May patrol assigned building.
• Train less experienced maintenance technicians as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere.
• Ability to perform all work using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• In strict accordance, ability to perform all applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Have thorough knowledge of building systems and their respective operating sequences, strategies, and best practices.
• Demonstrate aptitude for and/or mechanical systems, as well as computer-controlled equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

Education/Experience & Certifications/Licenses

• High school diploma or state equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.
• Trade school or technical high school graduate preferred.
• Six years of experience in a trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Experience with pneumatics and balancing air and water
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Universal CFC Certification required
• The following certifications are preferred for this position:
• Refrigeration Technician License
• Other trade licensing
• Licensure, if available, or significant experience in another trade.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel between floors and buildings including frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling and working/extending overhead indoors and outdoors with varying temperature ranges from 0 - 100+.
• Ability to use arms and hands to finger, handle, feel, or reach.
• Work at heights with A-Frame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft using buddy system and following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
• Work in confined spaces, following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to stand for an extended period, at a minimum of 8 hours.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, place objects less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and written.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment that may be required when performing Engineering tasks safely, such as but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, splash-resistant face shield, welding helmet, welders’ gloves, all-purpose work gloves, chemical-resistant gloves, disposable gloves, face mask for infectious disease control, nuisance dust mask, hearing protection, standard impact-resistant safety shoes with non-slip soles, and electrically-rated safety shoes.
• Wear fall prevention/protection equipment when working at heights over 4 feet in areas without guardrails, or when performing other non-ladder work at elevations, or when working in permit-required confined spaces where retrieval equipment is required, including but not limited to body harness and lanyard in addition to other required Personal Protective Equipment.

Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices. Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.

Tishman Speyer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or military status, or any other category protected under applicable law. Tishman Speyer is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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