Senior Facilities Technician - Building Systems & Ops

New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Senior Facilities Technician to operate and maintain building systems across a multi-building campus, focusing on hands-on troubleshooting and reliability. The role supports capital projects, vendor coordination, and safety compliance in a dynamic NYC environment.

The position requires a strong background in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and CMMS, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of facilities engineering, building operations, or infrastructure management
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building systems
• Familiarity with BAS and CMMS systems and integration
• Experience coordinating vendors/contractors for maintenance and repair
• Understanding of NYC building codes, regulatory processes, and inspections
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, energy benchmarking, and resiliency planning
• New York State Class D driver license required

Responsibilities

• Support daily facilities operations across multiple buildings to ensure continuity of services
• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, BAS)
• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical rooms, rooftops, and infrastructure
• Diagnose system issues and implement corrective actions
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency
• Support CMMS and BAS platforms for tracking and optimization
• participate in on-call rotations and assist with emergency response
• Coordinate and monitor vendors/contractors performing maintenance and facility work
• Assist in reviewing scopes of work and proposals to align with needs
• Capital projects support and site assessments
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (DOB, FDNY, OSHA, EPA)
• Assist with energy management and sustainability initiatives
• Engage with stakeholders and tenants on system issues and maintenance

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

NYC codes

Education

Engineering degree

5+ years facilities experience

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Job description

New York City Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Senior Facilities Technician to operate and maintain building systems across a multi-building campus, focusing on hands-on troubleshooting and reliability. The role supports capital projects, vendor coordination, and safety compliance in a dynamic NYC environment.

The position requires a strong background in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and CMMS, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and contractors.