Mechanic
New York, NY
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title: Mechanic
Classification: Full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt
Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (nights and weekends only for extreme storm events)
Reports to: Deputy Director of Facilities
Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a Mechanic who will oversee and deliver maintenance services for all Park equipment. The BBP Mechanic, reporting to the Deputy Director of Facilities, performs skilled mechanic work on a variety of Park maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, Toro and Fairway club cars, snow removal equipment, as well as Park vehicles. This role also supports the larger maintenance team and troubleshoots mechanical systems across the park alongside maintenance technicians.
Primary Responsibilities:
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):
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.
Classification: Full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt
Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (nights and weekends only for extreme storm events)
Reports to: Deputy Director of Facilities
Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a Mechanic who will oversee and deliver maintenance services for all Park equipment. The BBP Mechanic, reporting to the Deputy Director of Facilities, performs skilled mechanic work on a variety of Park maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, Toro and Fairway club cars, snow removal equipment, as well as Park vehicles. This role also supports the larger maintenance team and troubleshoots mechanical systems across the park alongside maintenance technicians.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects/failures in various park equipment including diesel, electric and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
- Oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all park equipment.
- Instruct and/or train park operations staff regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning and safe operation of equipment.
- Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work.
- Spot check equipment for performance in the park, frequently making emergency repairs to equipment; services and supervises routine servicing of equipment prior to use.
- Oversee the shop and warehouse area.
- Communicate any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment to the Director of Facilities and relevant staff.
- Manage inventory of equipment in Cartegraph, the Park’s asset management software.
- Receive and complete work orders in Cartegraph.
- Maintain complete records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
- Manage mechanical systems throughout the Park.
- Provide support to the larger maintenance team in the Park on larger projects.
- Hardworking, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
- Strong communication skills, including basic computer knowledge.
- Comfortable working independently or with a team.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks.
- Flexible and solutions oriented.
- Team player.
- 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.
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):
- Medical, dental, vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life, and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 403B (retirement plan)
- Pension (company-funded retirement)
- Paid vacation time (up to 25 days)
- Sick days (12)
- Paid holidays (11) and float days (minimum of 4)
- Tuition and professional development reimbursement
- 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.
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