Facilities Technician

About the role

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.

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.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to perform specialized tasks, adjustments, and repairs.
• Deliver positive customer service by assisting park visitors and providing accurate park information.
• Provide emergency response for park-wide systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and irrigation components.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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

• 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

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.