Apprentice Engineer at ISS in New York, NY

Hourly Wage

ISS offers a competitive compensation package including Benefits, Paid Time Off, and a starting hourly salary of $19.90 per hour - $19.90 per hour. Benefits are provided in accordance with the location’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Key Purpose

As an Apprentice Building Engineer, you will operate, maintain, and perform repairs on all building systems to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting equipment and controls, Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC), Air Handlers, refrigeration equipment, and various other mechanical, electrical, and building systems in such a manner as to ensure optimal conditions. Provide Operations & Maintenance (O&M (Operations & Maintenance) for building systems of other facilities as assigned or directed.

Success Criteria

• Develop own skill base in line with agreed appraisal, taking responsibility for increased performance, and ensuring continued self-improvement
• Participate and embrace the development opportunities within group

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

• Support the team, and report to the Facility Manager
• Communicate effectively with colleagues within the Business Unit and across the company so that information is disseminated effectively and participate in project groups and meetings as required

Ideal Candidate Experience

• 3 to 5 years related technical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in O&M and/or building Engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of Work Order Control procedures
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor contract management
• Experience with capacity planning and reporting
• Able to use hand tools, test equipment, and knowledge of maintenance shop practices with previous experience at the Journeyman level (Electrical and Mechanical Equipment systems)
• Must be able to use personal computers, MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Able to read, analyze, write procedure manuals, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical, procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate through cell phone, email, conference calls, texting tools

Key Accountabilities

• Be aware of - and comply with - Government, State, City, Company, and client policies, procedures, and regulations
• Respond in a professional, polite, and helpful manner when dealing with customers
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Participate in training directed at increasing job-related skills
• Work according to schedule
• Complete work orders by utilizing a computerized maintenance work order system
• Turn in receipts, invoices, and other documentation to appropriate person in a timely manner
• Ensure Mechanical/ Electrical/ Storage space are kept neat, clean, orderly, and safe
• Maintain familiarity with operations and troubleshooting of HVAC controls
• Troubleshoot various equipment and voltages up to 277VAC
• Respond to after-hour unscheduled emergencies as needed
• Know and understand the Owner’s Building Operations/ Rules for the building(s) under your assignment as provided
• Report inventory of spare parts, tools, and service equipment to Leadership
• Ensure all spare parts, tools, and service equipment are kept in a neat and orderly manner
• Dispose of unusable spare parts under Leadership direction
• Coordinate with subcontractor and vendors as needed for the effective and safe accomplishment of maintenance and project work including review and enforce safety guidelines, ensure subcontractor and vendors access the facilities properly, be escorted to their work areas, and other safety precautions, work team debriefed, and safely escorted off site as needed
• Perform other tasks as instructed including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, general building maintenance, and assists other trades as necessary

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/ or carry minimum 50lbs
• Ability to bend, squat, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl daily
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

Employment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where appliable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.