Owned by the City of New York, the High Line is programmed, maintained, and operated by Friends of the High Line in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. We raise nearly 100% of the High Line’s annual budget.
Through excellence in operations, stewardship, innovative programming, and world-class design, we seek to engage the vibrant and diverse community on and around the High Line and to raise the essential private funding to help complete the High Line’s construction and create an endowment for its future operations.

The Maintenance Technician (Mechanic) is a full-time, year-round employee of Friends of the High Line. As a member of the Facilities team, the Maintenance Technician (Mechanic) will report to the Director of Facilities and Maintenance and will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the High Line's unique infrastructural elements, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pump systems, which consists of the Park and a 4-story commercial building. This position will also be responsible for maintaining the Highline's machinery and gas/electric vehicles fleet.

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 – 5 years of work experience as an automotive/diesel mechanic
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks such as plumbing and electrical.
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties
• Familiar with power tools, small motorized equipment, and vehicles
• Able to use technology for work order system through iPad or PC
• Able to work alone and in groups
• Can work outdoors in all weather conditions, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Acquire required OSHA, and FDNY certificates of fitness
• Interacts well with staff, volunteers, and the public in a highly-visited public space
• Good communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Valid New York State driver’s license