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.
Provide general maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting tasks of systems at EDC properties as directed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency services on EDC properties as directed, including electrical, gas, water & sewer, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioner (HVAC), domestic water pumps, carpentry, painting, masonry and general janitorial needs
- Performs inspections and have a familiarity with the functionality of the mechanical equipment at assigned EDC sites
- Assists and escorts out-sourced contractors when required
- When directed, provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel including scheduling and coordinating work assignments as per supervisor
- Responds to emergencies as required. 24/7 on-call responsibilities
- Monitors and reports out work performed by out sourced contractors when they are performing work at EDC managed sites
- Performs cleaning duties when required
- Conducts daily inspections of assigned properties and advise supervisor of any maintenance issues or repairs needed
- Performs minor repairs on equipment
- Conducts snow removal duties at assigned sites
- Monitors and tracks supplies and equipment needed to operate assigned EDC sites. Advises supervisor should additional supplies be needed.
- 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
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience required with working knowledge in maintenance, inspections and repairs
- Demonstrated ability to utilize handheld and desktop computer devices to input work orders and record work
- Must maintain a valid NYS Commercial Driver License with clean driving record
- Working knowledge of construction and handyman repair techniques. Experience in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning and equipment associated with trades
- Ability to push or carry objects
- Knowledge of New York City
- Experience working with hand and power tools, materials and equipment associated with construction related trades.
- Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work alone; MS Office Word and Outlook. Use of two-way radios and iPhone
- New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire
- 24 Hour on call response
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.
