Senior Facilities Technician
nycedc
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Job summary
nycedc is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of building systems across a multi-building campus in Sunset Park. This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, system reliability, and vendor coordination to support capital projects.
You will work closely with internal teams and contractors to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant facilities, including on-call rotations and potential weekend coverage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of facilities engineering, building operations, or infrastructure management.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building systems.
- Familiarity with BAS, CMMS, and system integration.
- Solid troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
- Experience coordinating with vendors, contractors, or consultants to support maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and BAS.
- Diagnose system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive solutions.
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Support the implementation and use of CMMS and BAS platforms for tracking and optimization.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure safe, effective work.
- Support capital improvement projects, system upgrades, and infrastructure repairs.
- Assist with inspections, safety compliance, and reporting.
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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.
The Asset Management Property Operations Department is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of City-owned real estate assets and serving the operational needs of tenant businesses. In addition, the Department assists EDC in the allocation of resources among its properties.
The Senior Facilities Engineer supports the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of building systems across a multi-building campus. This role serves as a key technical resource, focusing on hands-on troubleshooting, system reliability, vendor coordination, and support of capital projects. The position works closely with internal teams, contractors, and external partners to help maintain safe, efficient, and compliant facilities.
- Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems (BAS).
- Diagnose system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive solutions.
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Support the implementation and use of CMMS and BAS platforms for tracking and optimization.
- Support daily facilities operations across multiple buildings to help ensure continuity of services.
- Conduct routine inspections of mechanical rooms, rooftops, and infrastructure to assess condition and identify maintenance needs.
- Participate in on-call rotations and assist with emergency response and after-hours maintenance as needed.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors performing maintenance, repair, and specialty services.
- Assist in reviewing scopes of work and proposals to ensure alignment with operational needs.
- Monitor vendor activities on-site to ensure work is completed safely and effectively.
- Support capital improvement projects, system upgrades, and infrastructure repairs.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are executed with minimal operational disruption.
- Assist with site assessments, project walkthroughs, and closeout documentation.
- Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (including NYC DOB, FDNY, OSHA, and EPA requirements).
- Assist with inspections, testing, and documentation related to fire/life safety systems.
- Identify potential safety risks and report findings to management with recommended actions.
- Assist with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
- Support data collection and reporting related to energy usage and system performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and tenants regarding building systems.
- Communicate maintenance activities and technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Support a positive tenant and occupant experience through responsive service.
- During snow events that require removal duties, coordinate with a team to plan removal duties and contractors to ensure coverage.
- This is an onsite position that requires a 5-day presence at Sunset Park Campus. The work schedule may include weekend coverage and is subject to manager approval/consideration.
Ongoing development: While not required at the time of hire, the following certifications (not limited to) are encouraged and can be 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)
- NYS CDL Driver license
- NYS Driver license Class D (required)
- Power Industrial Truck Certification
- Aerial Work Platform Certification
- CPR/AED Training
- TWIC Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, building operations, or infrastructure management.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building systems.
- Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS), CMMS, and system integration.
- Solid troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
- Experience coordinating with vendors, contractors, or consultants to support maintena
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