Lead Mechanic, Public Markets

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 Lead Mechanic, Public Markets, provides hands-on field support, maintenance oversight, and operational coordination across NYCEDC’s public markets. This role is responsible for day-to-day building operations, overseeing contracted maintenance and janitorial services, coordinating pest control activities, managing cleaning supply inventories, supporting markets maintenance, and assisting with event and market setup. The Lead Mechanic will work closely with contracted vendors, field staff, portfolio management, design and construction teams, and Public Markets leadership to ensure market facilities remain safe, clean, operational, and well-maintained. This role requires flexibility in workdays and hours, including availability for nights, weekends, emergencies, and weather-related responses and will report to the AVP, Public Markets Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision of Contracted Vendors:

Assist with the oversight of on-site contracted janitorial, maintenance, security, pest control, and repair vendors; coordinate with contractors and field staff to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Monitor vendor performance, escalate service issues when standards are not met and support strategies and corrective actions to help keep the public markets clean, functional, and pest-free.

Supervise and Monitor:

Supervise mechanics and general field staff; ensure daily cleaning of entrances, interior doors, storage areas, hallways, lobbies, lounges, corridors, stairways, and restrooms, and verify bathroom supplies are replenished to standard.

Ensure janitorial staff utilize appropriate cleaning supplies, materials, liquids and other agents. Support maintenance needs including painting, cleaning floors and walls, replacing light bulbs, and performing minor repairs.

Ensure building systems and public areas are safe, operable, and maintained to expected standards.

Supervise Rubbish collection & Special Cleaning

Supervise the trash collection process and transport waste to disposal areas as needed.

Coordinate cleaning, priming, and painting of building interior and exterior walls; ensure the building façade free of graffiti.

Supervise all deep cleanings for market and outside windows in accordance with vendor’s contract requirements.

Cleaning Supplies Inventory and Ordering:

Ensure all markets are stocked with necessary cleaning supplies; track usage and maintain inventory levels.

Coordinate ongoing maintenance and repairs with contractors and mechanics to perform maintenance and repairs of building systems as required.

Emergency and Weather Response:

Respond to facility emergencies as required; available and responsive 24/7 for after-hours, weekend, and severe weather responses including snow and ice events; support operational decision-making as issues arise.

Site Inspections:

Conduct weekly site inspections and report findings; supervise the cleaning and regular checking of all lighting fixtures and replace light bulbs as needed.

Supervise Special Market Set Ups:

Coordinate and oversee market setup with field staff for special events and programming, including cleaning and preparation of event spaces.

Safety Data Sheet Management:

Maintain and coordinate the SDS for maintenance & tenants annually at each market.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

4+ years of related experience in maintenance and upkeep of commercial and/or residential properties

Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, fire and building codes, refrigeration systems, and snow removal procedures

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred; candidates must be willing and able to obtain OSHA certification within 90 days of hire

Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate with vendors, contractors, staff, and management

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook; familiarity with two-way radio and iPhone operation

Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning equipment, tools, chemical handling, and safe disposal methods

Ability to lift, carry, and move objects and equipment

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision

Valid driver’s license required

24 hour on-call response required

New York City residence within 180 days of hire

Salary Range$80,000—$82,000 USD

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 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.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.