Job title: Plumber: Mechanic A
Department: Property Management
Reports to: Senior Director of Maintenance
Employment status: Non-exempt
Union status: Local 3
Summary
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York.
We are seeking an experienced Plumber (Mechanic A) to join our Property Management team. They are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing, steam, drainage, sewage, and mechanical systems across our 300-acre campus. They must be a highly skilled tradesperson who can work independently, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure that all building infrastructure remains safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Areas of Responsibility
Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
- Install, repair, and maintain plumbing networks including pipes, valves, risers, fixtures, water heaters, tanks, compressors, ejector and sump pumps, meters, and related controls
- Perform troubleshooting and corrective action on complex systems with limited supervision
- Work with pneumatic and digital control valves, pressure/temperature sensors, and basic BAS integration
Water-side HVAC Systems
- Service condenser, chilled, and heating hot water systems including valves, strainers, risers, and expansion tanks
- Support cooling tower and air handler piping infrastructure
Steam and Piping Systems
- Repair and maintain steam distribution systems including PRVs, traps, condensate pumps, and high/low-pressure piping
- Inspect and maintain hydrants, RPZs, check valves, water mains (above and below grade), standpipes, sprinklers, and fire pump connections
- Perform testing such as hydrostatic and flow per FDNY/DOB code
- Maintain RPZ backflow preventers to comply with DEP certification requirements
Fabrication and Hot Work
- Cut, thread, groove, solder, braze, and weld black iron, copper, and steel pipe
- Ensure compliance with FDNY permits and safety standards for torch operations
Compliance and Documentation
- Adhere to NYC building codes, OSHA, FDNY, and DEP standards for all tasks
- Document inspections, repairs, and modifications in work order systems (CMMS)
The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Demonstrated proficiency in NYC plumbing, building, and fire codes
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond to planned and emergency conditions
- Familiarity with workflow applications e.g. Facility Manager and Angus
- Experience coordinating with contractors and tenant improvement projects preferred
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather conditions