Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

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 :

Tishman Speyer is seeking to hire an Operating Engineer to join our team at our 10 & 30 South Wacker, Chicago property. The Operating Engineer will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. The Operating Engineer is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (e.g., Electrical, HVAC, Piping / Plumbing, and Central Plant Operations) while being skilled in others. Engineering is responsible for maintaining health and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for our customers (tenants), visitors, and the community.

Key Responsibilities :

• Safely operate the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
• Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Review monthly Service Request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Perform 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).
• Assist in removing snow and ice from the outside of buildings (where applicable)
• Respond to tenant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist Building Management team with emergency situations (e.g., fire alarms, chemical spills, hazardous conditions) and take appropriate actions.
• Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications :

Education / Experience & Certifications / Licenses :

Physical Requirements :

The base compensation for this role is $49.70 per hour. This role is also eligible for access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, pension and 401(k) plans afforded to members of IUOE Local 399, as well as all other benefits afforded to Tishman Speyer employees per the BOMA - IUOE Local 399 agreement. This base range reflects a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skill sets, and / or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyer's Chicago team, as we've considered factors specific to this geography.

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.