Facilities Technician
Job Title: Facilities Technician (Temp to Perm)
Classification: Non-Exempt / Full-time (40 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $54,974.40 annualized salary (paid on an hourly basis)
Reports to: Deputy Director of Facilities
Summary
Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is an 85-acre, 1.3-mile public space that stretches along the Brooklyn waterfront. Our mission is to connect people, nature, and the waterfront through inclusive, innovative, and sustainable management and design. Our vision is to contribute to a healthier, more livable city.
Reporting to the Deputy 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.
This is position begins on a temporary basis with the possibility of converting to a regular full-time status after 90 days of employment. Work hours will be Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm. May be required to work other hours in the event of extreme weather conditions.
Essential Functions:
- Work hours will be Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm
- Not required to work nights or weekends except in the instance of extreme weather conditions.
- Healthcare, paid time off, pension, 403b retirement plan, and the full list of benefit s below.
- Contribute to the ongoing operation and preventative maintenance of all working systems and assets under the jurisdiction of Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Provide emergency response to numerous park-wide elements including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and irrigation equipment.
- Coordinate with outside contracted specialists to perform tasks, adjustments, and repairs.
- Participate in seasonal maintenance activities including snow removal and water start-up/winterization.
- Collaborate with co-workers to maintain a proper inventory of Maintenance-related supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Follow through on daily work orders, document progress via regular reporting, and complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
- Provide positive customer service to park visitors including answering questions and conveying park information.
- Perform other duties as required in the scope of the job and as designated by Management.
- Hardworking, energetic, self-motivated and dedicated to the details
- Strong communicators and have basic computer knowledge
- Comfortable working independently or with a team, and can balance multiple projects and tasks
- Flexible and solutions oriented
- Team player
- Previous experience in a facility maintenance and/or park-setting preferred
- Basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electric, and plumbing systems
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 on 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.
For eligible employees, we offer benefits like affordable healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, and prioritize the importance of work-life balance.
Benefits (Other company benefits provided in addition to the following)
- 403B (retirement plan)
- Pension (company funded retirement)
- Paid vacation time (up to 25 days)
- Sick days (up to 9)
- 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 market and other eateries.
- Other corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, and so much more!
- Valid driver’s license required
- NYC residency required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Salary listed is the potential annualized salary. Position is paid on an hourly basis. Hourly rate is $26.43.
ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the largest and most significant public projects to be built in New York City in a generation, has transformed a once dilapidated industrial waterfront into a vibrant and thriving 85-acre civic landscape. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBP) develops, capitally improves, maintains, and fully operates the Park as a 501 (c) not-for-profit, controlled by the City of New York. BBP is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Park, including horticulture, maintenance, capital planning and construction, event permitting, and concession oversight. The Park is designed by Brooklyn-based landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.
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.