Building Mechanic, MADE Campus Brooklyn

New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings programs

Parental leave

Up to 25 vacation days

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation seeks a Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on City-owned properties, including the Sunset Park Campus, with on-site presence and occasional travel to the main office. The role involves supervising contractors, conducting inspections, and responding to emergencies around the clock.

Applicants should have 5+ years in maintenance, a valid NYS driver license, and experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related trades.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification a plus.
• 5+ years of maintenance, inspections and repairs experience.
• Must maintain a valid NYS Driver License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency services on City-owned properties.
• Conduct daily inspections and inform supervisor of maintenance issues.
• Monitor and escort outsourced contractors when required.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 and assist with snow removal.
• Input work orders and record maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical/plumbing knowledge

Valid NYS driver license

Tools proficiency

Autonomous work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational training or certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Our Vision : To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission : Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

TheAsset Management Property Operations Department i s responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of City-owned real estate assets and serving the operational needs of tenant businesses. In addition, the d epartment assists NYC EDC in the allocation of resources among its properties.

Position Overview: The Mechanic position is responsible for the o perations and m aintenance of City-owned properties within NYCEDC's Asset Management portfolio, specifically the Bush Terminal/ MADE Campus in Brooklyn , NY , and other properties as assigned within the EDC portfolio. This role reports to the AVP of Operations of the MADE Campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Repairs:

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency services as directed, including electrical, gas, water & sewer, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioner (HVAC), domestic water pumps, carpentry, painting,masonryand general janitorial needs. Perform cleaning duties whenrequired.

Field Management:

• Conduct daily inspections of assigned properties andinformsupervisor of any maintenance issues or repairs needed. Ability to work autonomously but also receive guidance from the Specialty Mechanic or Lead Mechanic.
• Performinspectionsandhavefamiliaritywiththefunctionalityofthemechanicalequipment.
• Whendirected,providetechnicalguidancetomaintenancepersonnel,includingschedulingandcoordinatingwork assignments persupervisordirection.

Outsourced Contracting:

• Monitorand report work performed by outsourced contractors.
• Assistand escort outsourced contractors whenrequired.

Communication andReporting:

• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and external partners.
• Report on repairsandprojectswith relevant stakeholderstoprovide status updatesandensuretimelycompletion of work.

Emergency Response:

• Respond to emergencies asrequired. Must be available and responsive 24/7 and able toassistwithsolutions during the decision-making process as issues arise.
• Conductsnowremoval duties at assigned sites

Training:

• Assist the Specialty Mechanic and/or Lead Mechanic and learn new trades as needed.
• When directed, provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel,including scheduling and coordinating work assignments.

Duty Station and Site Reporting:

• This is an onsite position that requires a 5-day presence at theSunset ParkCampus with travel to ourmain officeat One Liberty Plaza as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Ongoing Development:

While notrequiredat the time of hire, the following certifications (not limited to) are encouragedandmaybe obtained during employment:

• OSHA 30 Hour
• FDNY S12 Supervision of Sprinkler Systems (Citywide)
• FDNY S13 Supervision of Standpipe Systems (Citywide)
• FDNY S95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
• Backhoes/heavy equipment training (Dump Truck/front-end loader/skid steer/backhoe)
• Aerial Work Platform Certification
• CPR/AED/Basic First AidTraining
• TWIC Certification

Qualifications:

• HighSchooldiplomaorequivalent;vocational training or certification is a plus.
• 5+yearsofexperiencerequiredwithworkingknowledgeinmaintenance,inspectionsandrepairs
• Ability to usehandheldanddesktopcomputerdevicestoinputworkordersandrecordwork
• MustmaintainavalidNYSDriverLicensewithcleandrivingrecord
• Workingknowledgeofconstructionandhandymanrepairtechniques.Experienceinelectrical, plumbing,HVACand equipment associated with trades
• Experienceworkingwithhandtools,powertools,andmaterials,andequipmentassociatedwithconstructionrelatedtrades.
• KnowledgeofNewYorkCity
• New York City residencerequiredwithin180 daysof hire

Salary Range

$60,000 - $62,000 USD

About Us

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy .

N YCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance . We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining , and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, and make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity , consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc .