Lead Mechanic, Made Campus
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.
Position Overview: The Asset Management Operations Department is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of City-owned real estate assets and to serve the operational needs of tenant businesses. In addition, the Department collects lease and fee income revenue for EDC and assists EDC in the allocation of resources among its properties.
This is a Lead Mechanic position that will provide general maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting tasks of systems at EDC properties as directed. Oversee the Operations and Maintenance of City-owned properties within the Asset Management portfolio at NYCEDC, specifically the Bush Terminal MiNY Campus in Brooklyn NY and other properties as assigned within the EDC portfolio.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serves in a leadership capacity in the Facility/Field Management team, creating a positive work environment, ensuring accountability, cultivating a strong work ethic while also supporting the development of the team.
- Provides technical guidance and direction to Facility/Field Management team. Schedules and coordinates work assignments of maintenance personnel as directed by SVP.
- Ensures the team is following appropriate protocols, procedures and policies in the conduct of their work.
- Conducts regular inspection of assigned properties and advises supervisor of any maintenance needs.
- Works with and directs the agency’s contractors in resolving issues, complaints, and developing proposals to repair or improve facilities.
- Inspects work for contract conformance and reviews invoices.
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
- Performs basic maintenance repairs on systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, paint and glass.
- Conducts minor maintenance repairs and maintains grounds and walks.
- Conducts maintenance internal repairs on EDC properties e.g. replace broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.
- Works in a supervisory capacity with custodial and security staff, and possesses a basic working knowledge of H.V.A.C., fire alarms, and other life safety systems, telephone, and security systems.
- Ensures all maintenance workers are following prescribed safety policies and guidelines.
- Prepares or reviews and maintains a wide variety of written reports and records, including personnel records, periodic progress reports, accident reports, utility location maps, maintenance requests and requisitions for section activities.
- Responds to emergency situations (24/7) as necessary if an emergency occurs.
- Applies logical thinking to diagnose issues/problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve root cause(s).
- Prepares in writing detailed and precise specifications for all contracted maintenance programs and arranges for public bidding as required.
- Researches new operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application.
- Functional use of the corporate computer systems including use of SAP modules for maintenance, projects, and purchasing
- Duty Station and Site Reporting: This is an onsite position that requires a 5-day presence at the Teleport Campus with travel to our main office at One Liberty Plaza as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 8+ years’ experience with working knowledge of maintenance and upkeep of commercial properties
- Working knowledge of construction and repair techniques.
- Experience in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, drywall and equipment associated with trades.
- A working knowledge of building plans, including basic utilities information
- Supervisory skills including safety awareness of staff, budget control, scheduling, and staff development
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 25 to 55 pounds.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License
- Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
- 24 hour on-call response
- New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire
Requirements/Certifications:
- OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper
- FDNY S-12
- FDNY S-13
- Backhoes/heavy equipment training (Dump Truck/front-end loader/skidsteer/backhoe)
- NYS CDL Driver license
- OSHA 30 Hour
- FDNY S-95
- Power Industrial Truck Certification
- Aerial Work Platform Certification
- NYS Driver license Class D
- OSHA 10 Hour
- CPR/AED Training
- TWIC Certification
- FDNY F-00 Certification
Working Conditions:
- Stand – 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Walk – 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Sit – Under 1/3 of the time
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel – Over 2/3 of the time
- Reach with hands and arms –1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Climb or balance – 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – Under 1/3 of the time
- Talk or Hear – Over 2/3 of the time
- Lift up to 10 pounds – Over 2/3 of the time
- Lift up to 25 pounds – Under 1/3 of the time
- Lift up to 50 pounds – Under 1/3 of the time
- Lift up to 100 pounds – Under 1/3 of the time
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Work near moving mechanical parts – Under 1/3 of the time
- Work in high, precarious places – Under 1/3 of the time
- Outdoor weather conditions – 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Loud noise (manufacturing department, large equipment)
- Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - 1/3/to 2/3
- Work near moving mechanical parts - Under 1/3/
- Work in high, precarious places - Under 1/3
- Fumes or airborne particles- None
- Toxic or caustic chemicals - None
- Outdoor weather conditions - Under 1/3
- Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
- Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
- Risk of electrical shock - Under 1/3/
- Work with explosives - None
- Risk of radiation - None
- Vibration - None
Salary Range
$73,000 - $75,000 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.
NYCEDC 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:
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- 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
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, 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.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
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