Weill Cornell Medicine

Overview

The Supervisor, Mechanics position involves overseeing maintenance and repair services for the institution's utility and infrastructure systems, including mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and controls/smart building systems. The role requires strong leadership skills and a focus on energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, training, and motivation to a team of technical staff.
• Maintains highly energy efficient operations of complex infrastructure systems.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders regarding project status and changes.
• Develops scope of work for projects and identifies necessary materials and labor.
• Directs and monitors contractors and vendors' performance.
• Performs routine inspections of campus infrastructure systems.
• Evaluates and schedules planned and emergency shutdowns of utility systems.
• Ensures staff obtain and maintain required NYC certifications.
• Cross-covers supervisory positions in other trade areas as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or construction.
• Approximately 5 plus years in a previous supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex interrelationships between mechanical systems.
• Ability to work on off-shifts and be available for 24-hour emergency call-ins.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance trades such as plumbing and controls is highly desired.

Additional Information

• Location includes Upper East Side, Brooklyn, Lower East Side, Midtown, and West Side.
• Work days are weekdays and some weekends.
• Weekly hours are 40.00.
• Exempt status.