Facilities Technician in Brooklyn, New York at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation

Job Title: Facilities Technician
Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $29.08/hour
Reports to: Director of Facilities & Maintenance 

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a full-time Facilities Technician (Tech). Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Tech will work collaboratively with other team members and contribute to the general maintenance and repairs of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s many complex systems, in concert with established organizational mission, values, and standards. Systems include indoor facilities, public restrooms, playgrounds, water features, pedestrian bridges, outdoor lighting, HVAC and irrigation systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work indoors and outdoors year-round and adapt to varying environmental conditions.
• Perform general and detailed maintenance tasks, including facility inspections, work order completion, and assisting with special projects and events.
• Ensure all park equipment and facilities are maintained in safe, operational condition for visitors.
• Complete and document daily work orders efficiently and accurately.
• Support ongoing operations and preventative maintenance of all systems and assets within Brooklyn Bridge Park.
• Participate in seasonal maintenance activities such as snow removal and water system start-up/winterization.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain proper inventory of maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Provide emergency response for park-wide systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and irrigation components.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to perform specialized tasks, adjustments, and repairs.
• Deliver positive customer service by assisting park visitors and providing accurate park information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Nights and weekends are not required except during extreme weather events or emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Hardworking, self-motivated, and dedicated to the details.
• Previous experience in facility maintenance, technical operations, and preventative maintenance.
• General knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and general maintenance.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of repair projects.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Strong communication and basic computer/smartphone skills.
• Comfortable working independently or with a team, and can balance multiple projects and tasks.
• Being a team player and having the ability to be flexible when necessary, including with schedule shifts.

About You:

• You strive to be inclusive and collaborative. At BBP, we recognize that doing our best work means working together. We have each other’s back – and are helpful, humble and open.
• You are committed. At BBP, we approach our work with integrity, positivity, and pride. We are committed to the public, the park and each other.
• You are a problem-solver. At BBP, we prioritize learning, evolving and building creative solutions to ensure the Park remains a leader in sustainable green space for generations to come.
• You value people and the environment. At BBP, respect is important to us. We strive to trust each other, act with good intention and communicate with openness.

Working at BBP:
We believe that BBP is a park for all people. We take pride in our ability to provide the community with a beautiful, functional, clean, and safe green space. Internally, we strive to provide a work environment where employees feel supported, respected, and a sense of belonging. Our staff are experts in everything from horticulture to community engagement to park operations and events. The work environment is welcoming, with hardworking and diverse staff who are dedicated to building, beautifying, and maintaining the park. We offer benefits like affordable healthcare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and prioritize the importance of work-life balance.

Benefits (Other company benefits provided in addition to the following):

• 403B (retirement plan)
• Defined Benefit Plan (company-funded retirement)
• Paid vacation time (up to 25 days)
• Sick days (12)
• Paid holidays/float days (15 days annually)
• FMLA and other paid leaves (based on eligibility)
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• BBP vendor discounts at restaurants, food markets, and other eateries
• Other corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, and more!

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.