Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

Time Equities, Inc., located at 55 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003, is seeking a motivated operating engineer to join its building operations team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional eager to grow into a licensed operating engineer position. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of building systems, including the chiller, water tower, pumps, related HVAC equipment, elevators, and electrical systems. The candidate will also manage the building lobby, fire alarm system, CCTV system, and cleaning staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation and monitoring of the chiller plant and associated mechanical equipment
• Perform routine rounds, readings, and logging of equipment performance
• Support preventive maintenance tasks including filter changes, coil cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs
• Respond to building alarms and equipment malfunctions
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation in compliance with FDNY and DOB requirements
• Assist with seasonal start-up and shutdown procedures for HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Communicate effectively with building management regarding equipment status and issues

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Preferred: Active FDNY Certificate of Qualification for Refrigeration Engineer category (Q-01).
• Required if not already licensed: Willingness to enroll in an FDNY-certified training program and obtain a F89 Certificate of Fitness from FDNY within 12 months of hire; employer support/reimbursement for coursework available
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in HVAC, refrigeration, building systems, and general construction
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, logs, and basic architectural/MEP drawings
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Physical ability to walk building rounds, climb stairs/ladders, and lift equipment as required
• Prior experience in building engineering, maintenance, or HVAC support role a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive annual wage/salary, commensurate with experience
• Support with licensing costs and training hours (200-hour refrigeration engineer course)
• On-the-job mentorship from licensed senior engineers
• Clear path for advancement to Licensed Operating Engineer upon certification

Benefits

• A broad competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, supplemental disability, parental leave policies 401(k) & match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement and broad voluntary and pre-tax benefits

• Employee assistance wellness programs and services including mentorship, health advocate, EAP, counseling, financial planning, and legal consultation

• Employee engagement including Women's Equity, Change, and Wellness Committees

Application

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in building operations and engineering. Candidates currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in an FDNY-certified refrigeration/operating engineer training program are encouraged to note this in their application.

Note: Candidates hired without a current license must obtain their FDNY Q-01 Certificate of Qualification (or other applicable operating engineer license) within 12 months of their start date as a condition of continued employment in this role.

Salary $90-120K depending on licensing, experience, and ability to pass on-site examinations.