HVAC & Facilities Systems Technician

New York City Housing Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

Retirement plan with pension

Paid holidays & vacation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Wellness reimbursement

Back-up Caregiver

Job summary

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is hiring a Facilities Systems Technician to maintain and service HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems within its office facilities. The role reports to the Chief of Office & Facilities Management and requires safety-focused, hands-on maintenance expertise in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventative maintenance, coordinating repairs with vendors, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience providing support in a professional office setting.
• Strong understanding and experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of building systems including HVAC, electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs to keep facilities running smoothly.
• Service HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and identify issues before failure.
• Coordinate with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure safe, cost-effective work.
• Maintain knowledge of Building Management System (BMS) and related software.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Office support

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Building Systems Maintenance Certificate

Microsoft Office

Tools

BMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City.

Area of Talent: Office Services

Position Type: Full Time/Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000

Position Summary

The HVAC & Facilities Systems Technician maintains and services a facility’s mechanical equipment, control systems, power distribution systems, and HVAC systems. Performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs to a facility’s systems and equipment. Conducts periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identify wear and tear. This role reports to the Chief of Office & Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs, and responding to maintenance requests to minimize operational disruptions and to ensure smooth and efficient operation of HDC’s office and its equipment.
• Regularly check and service equipment and facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, to identify and fix issues before they malfunction.
• Ensuring that HVAC and other equipment and systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Assisting with coordinating equipment repairs and maintenance tasks, work closely with HDC vendors, building maintenance team, ensuring that work is completed in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner.
• Assisting with ordering necessary replacement parts and coordinating with outside contractors for specialized tasks and repairs.
• Understanding of Computerized Building Management System (BMS) and other maintenance management software.
• Ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Assisting with general tasks like furniture arrangement and mailroom support.
• Act as a Fire Safety Warden, manage HDC’s fire brigade, coordinate fire drills with building management.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies outside of business hours

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience providing support in a professional office setting
• Strong understanding and experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of building systems - including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and other relevant systems and equipment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a dynamic environment
• Must have a valid driver's license, driving experience and be able to drive if needed
• Ability to perform hands on tasks and lift at least 25 pounds

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Detail oriented with excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to different working environments and situations quickly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize duties and responsibilities, implement new strategies
• Ability to build relationships with external parties.
• Ability to visually inspect conditions and equipment to determine that standards are met
• Building Systems Maintenance Certificate

HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including:

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
• Wellness reimbursement
• Back-up Caregiver Benefit

HDC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

HDC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, HDC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please complete the reasonable accommodations section on the application or contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].