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About the Role

Skyline Windows is seeking experienced window mechanics to perform full window and terrace door removals and installations. This role involves working on occupied, landmark, and active construction sites, requiring comfort with reading shop drawings, using laser levels for benchmarks, and working safely at elevation. Lead Mechanic positions also require crew leadership, schedule management, and acting as the on-site point of contact.

Responsibilities

Perform full window and terrace door removals, including brick-to-brick rip-outs.
Install replacement and new-construction units such as double hung, casement, slider, tilt-and-turn, window wall, receptors, and terrace doors.
Level, shim, plumb, and square openings, and anchor per approved details.
Set up and shoot benchmarks and control lines with a laser level.
Glaze windows and install locks and hardware.
Cut and fit capping, angles, tubes, panels, panning, and other extrusions.
Caulk and silicone frames, perimeters, and joints to ensure a watertight condition.
Cap and trim out openings for a presentable finish.
Perform adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs, including punch-list and warranty items.
Read and work from approved shop drawings, elevations, and installation details.
Plan daily work to ensure productive crew starts.
Complete all orders and daily reports accurately and on time.
Adhere to OSHA and NYC DOB standards, and stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.
Properly use fall protection, staging, and PPE when working at elevation.
Load and unload materials.
Maintain company tools in good working order.
Clean job sites, both inside and outside.
Represent Skyline professionally with tenants, building staff, GCs, and ownership.
Run a crew of 2–6 mechanics, assign work, and hold the daily production schedule (Lead Mechanic).
Serve as the on-site point of contact for supervisors, contractors, and ownership (Lead Mechanic).
Walk and verify openings against approved drawings before the crew starts (Lead Mechanic).
Own layout, establish benchmarks, and confirm the crew is working to them (Lead Mechanic).
Coordinate material deliveries, hoisting, and staging (Lead Mechanic).
Enforce safety and quality standards on the crew (Lead Mechanic).
Train and develop less experienced mechanics (Lead Mechanic).

Requirements

Demonstrated hands-on experience removing and installing windows, including window wall, receptors, retrofit, and replacement work.
Familiarity with commercial and residential window types and their hardware systems.
Proven caulking and weatherproofing ability.
Ability to read shop drawings and detailed work orders.
Experience setting benchmarks and layout with a laser level.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
Strong safety awareness and a clean work ethic.
Ability to work collaboratively with a partner and multiple crews.
Professional, courteous, and customer-service oriented demeanor.
Good communication skills.
Must be able to work in all five boroughs.

Skills

Window installation
Terrace door installation
Brick-to-brick rip-outs
Laser level operation
Shop drawing interpretation
Caulking and weatherproofing
Tool operation (hand and power)
Crew leadership
Schedule management
Safety compliance (OSHA, NYC DOB)
Fall protection
Material handling
Customer service

Location

Bronx, NY 10451
All five boroughs

Work Type

Full Time
Steady, year-round work

Experience Level

Experienced window mechanics
Prior experience with glass and aluminum windows
Prior experience with crew leadership
Candidates with mechanical, construction, or carpentry backgrounds and strong window experience are encouraged to apply.

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED required
NYC DOB 40-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) card required
62-Hour SST Supervisor card required for Lead Mechanics
Valid OSHA safety training cards required

Salary/Compensations

$38.00 - $42.00 Hourly
Competitive compensation based upon a 37.5 hour work week with OT as available

Benefits

Benefits provided per union contract (Local 522, Teamsters)
Tool Reimbursement Program

About the Company

Skyline Windows is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business.
One of the premier custom window manufacturers in the United States.
Employs over 350 people.
Designs, manufactures, installs, and services custom windows, window wall systems, and terrace doors.
Has installed windows across New York City for four generations, including landmarks, historic properties, new construction, high-end residential, and high-volume commercial projects.
Products and designs meet the most exacting standards of architects, engineers, construction management firms, and building ownership.

Equal Opportunity

Skyline Windows is an equal opportunity employer.