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About the Role

Skyline Windows is seeking experienced window mechanics to join our team. This role involves the removal and installation of windows and terrace doors, ensuring watertight finishes and adherence to project specifications. Lead Mechanic positions offer opportunities for crew leadership and on-site project management.

Responsibilities

Perform full window and terrace door removals (brick-to-brick rip-outs).
Install replacement and new-construction units including double hung, casement, slider, tilt-and-turn, window wall, receptors, and terrace doors.
Level, shim, plumb, and square openings; anchor per approved details.
Set up and shoot benchmarks and control lines with a laser level.
Glaze windows; install locks and hardware.
Cut and fit capping, angles, tubes, panels, panning, and other extrusions.
Caulk and silicone frames for a watertight condition.
Cap and trim out openings for a presentable finish.
Perform adjustments, troubleshooting, and repair.
Read and work from approved shop drawings, elevations, and installation details.
Set up material and plan the next day’s work.
Complete all orders and daily reports accurately and on time.
Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA and NYC DOB standards.
Use fall protection, staging, and PPE when working at elevation.
Load and unload materials.
Keep company tools in good working order.
Protect the customer’s space and clean job locations.
Represent Skyline professionally.
Run a crew of 2–6 mechanics on a building or a full job.
Assign work and hold the daily production schedule.
Serve as the on-site point of contact for the supervisor, general contractor, building staff, and ownership.
Walk and verify openings against approved drawings.
Establish benchmarks and control lines and confirm the crew is working to them.
Coordinate material deliveries, hoisting, and staging.
Enforce safety on the crew and hold quality on rip-out, install, and caulking.
Train and develop less experienced mechanics.

Requirements

Demonstrated hands-on experience removing and installing windows (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 in a collaborative manner.
Professional, courteous, and customer-service oriented.
Good communication skills.
Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 75 lbs, multiple times daily.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to bend and squat.
Ability to walk stairs and ramps.
Ability to work on an open construction site, which may include high elevation.
Must be able to work in all five boroughs.

Skills

Window installation
Terrace door installation
Caulking
Weatherproofing
Reading shop drawings
Laser level operation
Hand and power tool operation
Crew leadership
Safety compliance

Location

Bronx, NY 10451

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Prior experience with glass and aluminum windows and 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

Benefits

Benefits provided per union contract (Local 522, Teamsters)
Tool Reimbursement Program
Steady, year-round work

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.

Equal Opportunity

Skyline Windows is an equal opportunity employer.