Assistant Chief Engineer-151 W 42nd St
Company: The Durst Organization
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Durst Profile: Since 1915, The
Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the
principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability.
We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and
residential buildings that set new standards in environmental
responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with
our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made
us generations of builders, building for generations. We build,
own, and operate many of the world's most innovative and efficient
buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by
developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in
which people live, work, and thrive. JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant
Chief Engineer is responsible for planning, organizing and
directing the activities of the engineering department staff in
coordination with the Chief Engineer and Property Manager. The
Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for investigating,
estimating, planning and scheduling labor and materials for all
operational and capital projects. Administering maintenance service
contracts in conformance with established policies, procedures, and
regulations of the Durst Organization Management Standards.
Additionally, manages and implements efficient engineering work
policies, procedures and PM programs. In addition, measures the
Engineering Department work performance and provides
recommendations for improvements that will benefit the asset in
cost savings and work standards. The Manager maintains relations
with the property managers and outside consultants or vendors
contracted by the facility. Schedule: 3pm -11pm Monday-Friday
(Saturday & Sunday off) Pay Rate: $59.73 per hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership to the Union Labor
Operating Engineering staff to develop operational culture and
improve overall building performance. Utilize engineering and
technical resources to continuously assess, analyze, improve
operational effectiveness, and achieve overall building operational
plans. Provide technical support for the facility in terms of plant
operations, critical utilities, and operations cost control, and
overall equipment effectiveness. Assures that all systems and
equipment in the facility are compliant and in top operational
condition by maintaining appropriate preventative/predictive
maintenance program and calibration program. Manage facility for
improvement process by continuous review of safety programs,
operational and capital budgets, and tenant comfort audits. Assure
all projects comply with Durst Organization Management standards.
Ensure compliance of staff with the comprehensive Durst
Organization training programs for staff to promote continuous
career-oriented development Establish and maintain relationships
with all departments both internal and external of the property
with communications and by attending project meetings Develop
yearly operations plan including capital improvement projects
Provide weekly operations report to building management on
department progress and milestones Initiates work orders, assigns
to staff as applicable, follows-up and verifies completion of work.
Manage monthly or periodic inspections of building systems, i.e.,
HVAC, MEP and physical locations within the property maintained by
the Engineering department Prepare detailed report of exceptions
and recommend corrective action. AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: - Proven work record of at least 5 years in a large
Commercial Office building, Medical Center or University Campus
environment supervising an unionized work force of 5 members
scheduled for Multiple work shifts Able to troubleshoot HVAC,
Electrical system and provide recommendations for repairs
Administer Service contracts for HVAC & MEP systems and provide
reporting to Property managers Experienced in the inspection,
testing and maintenance of Fire Suppression standpipe/sprinkler
systems in accordance of NFPA standards BOMI RPA, SMT and/or SMA
certification preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint required. Experienced and proven record of setting up
and administering CMMS software (AWARE Manager or equivalent)
including use of Mobile Apple IOS devices for work order completion
Generating PM work orders and closing Tenant generated Work Orders,
tracking equipment repair history, warranty tracking of equipment,
Service Vendor maintenance and repair tracking, equipment database
management and administration. Track and manage parts and material
inventory, generate requisitions and/or Purchase Orders to maintain
stock above predetermined levels. Experience in the operation of
Central Plant Chillers, multistage direct expansion (DX)
water-cooled packaged AC equipment and/or Modular Chillers. BATC
system or equivalent BATC control system experience Knowledge of
construction (MEP, Architectural, schematic) drawings for service
and troubleshooting mechanical systems. Experience with Steam
heating systems, Plumbing and domestic water systems Experience
working on Emergency Power Systems – Generators, diesel fuel
transfer system controls, Automatic Transfer Switches and Priority
Control Switchgear. Proficient and knowledgeable in the supervision
of mechanical repairs all types of HVAC equipment Proven work
record of safe work practices and efficient time management skills.
Able to obtain fire safety Certificates of Fitness from FDNY and
complete OSHA courses in areas of confined space, fall protection,
Construction Safety & Health Course CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS: Able to obtain fire safety Certificates of Fitness
from FDNY and complete OSHA courses in areas of confined space,
fall protection, Construction Safety & Health Course Valid New York
City Fire Department Refrigeration Machine Operator Certificate of
Fitness Q-01 with a minimum of 10 years' continuous experience in
the industry. Possess and maintain the following FDNY Certificates
of Fitness to operate and inspect building systems A-35 Operate Air
Compressor F-01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment F-60 Fire Guard
for Torch Operations F-89 Fire Life Safety Director G-91
Supervision of Natural gas Co-Generation Systems S-12 Supervision
of Sprinkler Systems S-13 Supervision of Standpipe Systems P-98
Fuel Oil Piping and Storage System The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Physical demands - While performing duties of
this job, employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and
arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee
must lift and move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required
by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. Work environment - The noise level in the work environment
is usually moderate. EEOC Equal Opportunity Employer and
Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals
with Disabilities. The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an
equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified
veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the
Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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