Freight Operator

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards:
Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at  and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X, and Linked In.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors.

We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work.

ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.

The Freight Elevator Operator plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and secure movement of materials, equipment, and personnel throughout the building. This position is responsible for operating all freight elevators, assisting contractors and delivery personnel, and maintaining a clean and orderly freight environment. The role requires strong physical stamina, the ability to lift and maneuver heavy materials, and strict adherence to building security protocols.

The Freight Elevator Operator supports daily building operations, construction activities, and tenant moves while providing excellent service to staff, visitors, and contractors. Additional duties include performing periodic cleaning tasks, supporting inclement weather operations, completing detailed incident reports, and following management direction to maintain smooth building operations.

• Run all Freight elevators in the building
• Ensure all visitors have security clearance before accessing freight
• Stand for long periods of time without a break
• Pick up trash and bring it to designated area during the day
• Assist contractors with loading and unloading elevator
• Push container to and from cars that weigh in excess of 100lbs
• Move control levers or push buttons to control movement of the elevator
• Transport freight from elevator to designated area using hand truck if needed
• Work overtime hours if needed for projects including construction projects and/or tenant moves
• Clean up freight areas and landing after construction/demo projects and ensure all landings are mopped clean before leaving
• Move/lift heavy materials (construction containers)
• Contact management for any delivery that is not authorized
• Monitor removal of material from Building
• Ensure building passes are current and approved by BMO
• Periodically spot check and mop interior stairwells as needed
• Operate elevator to transport materials, equipment and/or passengers between floors of the building
• Respond to calls going up and down as needed; give passage to building staff, construction workers and daily deliveries
• Periodically clean and vacuum…