Lead Mechanic, Public Markets

The role

The Lead Mechanic provides field support, maintenance oversight, and operational coordination across NYCEDC's public markets. This role manages contracted services, building operations, cleaning supplies, and market setups.

What you will do

• Oversee contracted janitorial, maintenance, security, pest control, and repair vendors.
• Supervise mechanics and general field staff.
• Ensure daily cleaning of entrances, interior doors, storage areas, hallways, lobbies, lounges, corridors, stairways, and restrooms.
• Support maintenance needs including painting, cleaning floors and walls, replacing light bulbs, and performing minor repairs.
• Supervise trash collection and transport waste to disposal areas.
• Coordinate cleaning, priming, and painting of building interior and exterior walls.
• Supervise deep cleanings for market and outside windows.
• Track usage and maintain inventory levels for cleaning supplies.
• Respond to facility emergencies and severe weather events.
• Conduct weekly site inspections and maintain SDS for maintenance and tenants.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of related experience in maintenance and upkeep of commercial and/or residential properties
• Knowledge of building systems, fire and building codes, refrigeration systems, and snow removal procedures
• Effective communicator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Familiarity with two-way radio and iPhone operation
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, tools, chemical handling, and safe disposal methods
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects and equipment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license
• 24 hour on-call response required
• New York City residence within 180 days of hire

Nice to have

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

• Must be willing and able to obtain OSHA certification within 90 days of hire
• New York City residence within 180 days of hire

About the company

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.