Job Description
Job Description
The Assistant Director Facility Management supervises and manages assigned facility maintenance staff that provide a full range of maintenance services throughout Safe Horizon’s network of assigned facilities. The Assistant Director Facility Management will be responsible for the supervision of daily checklist activities of the assigned facility maintenance staff and is responsible for providing a safe, clean, well maintained, professional facility work environment that conveys respect to staff and clients and to also provide the leadership and resources to support assigned facility maintenance staff excellence. The Assistant Director Facility Management is responsible for identifying compliance issues with all applicable regulatory requirements for the facility infrastructure and safety procedures, such as HVAC, Boilers, Electrical, Elevator, Plumbing, Sprinkler, Fire Alarm Control Panels, Fire Extinguishers, Egress, and all service and testing required by applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities :
- Train, assign and provide supervision of assigned facilities maintenance staff
- As required, immediately respond to urgent repair and life safety issues as they occur after normal business hours, weekends included and to immediately inform the Director Facility Management of such issues
- Develop and assist with implementation of daily workflow, schedules, and work projects at each assigned facility location for assigned maintenance staff
- Work closely with Director Facility Management to evaluate assigned staff performance and recommend personnel action as appropriate in accordance with agency policies standards and procedures
- Utilize web-based applications and other resources to manage and monitor staff responsiveness to work tickets, to identify problems and trends and to devise and implement changes as needed to address issues
- Ensure by periodic weekly inspections that basic regular daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks are satisfactorily completed by assigned maintenance staff and standards are upheld
- Travel to assigned facilities on a regular weekly basis to keep current with assigned staff and with any recurring issues
- Supervise the deployment of SHMT Safe Horizon Mobile Team functions, as assigned and where needed, mail, pick up, delivery, equipment setup, and repairs as assigned
- Manage assigned vendor relationships to include, work scope, billing / invoices, and ensuring the safe completion of work
- Conduct periodic inventory of furniture, appliances, supplies, equipment, and machinery
- Closely coordinate with Shelter Program Directors to ensure that custodial and maintenance tasks are addressed in a timely manner
- Coordinate Key Access across all assigned locations
- Liaise with DCAS for assigned facilities
- Negotiate scattered site apartment lease and occupancy agreements as assigned
- Annually review and recommend to Health Safety Manager changes in the emergency response plans for assigned facility locations
- Pest Control and Waste Management for assigned shelter / non-shelter locations
- Lease administration as assigned
- Invoice management as assigned
- Other related duties as assigned
Interacts with :
Program managers and staffGovernmental regulatory and oversight agencies including NYCDOHMH, NYCHPD, NYCDOB, FDNY, OSHA, DOB, OCFS, OTDA, etc., requiredContractorsKnowledge and Skills :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a background in facility operations requiredMinimum 2 years supervising maintenance workers in a facilities management environment requiredAbility to travel within the five boroughs of New York CityValid New York State drivers’ license with no suspensions and fewer than three points requiredTechnological competency using CAFM, computer aided facility management tools, in identifying and analyzing trends, troubleshooting, and addressing facility issuesAbility to provide concise and clear direction to staff in both verbal and written formProficiency in MS Word and ExcelMust have strong writing and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate information clearly and effectively to various levels of managementStrong customer service and organizational skill setManage assigned vendor relationships from work scope to billing / invoices, to ensuring the safe completion of workA thorough understanding of all facility regulatory requirements as they relate to Safe Horizon’s office and residential portfolio of facilitiesCertificate or certification in a building trade, maintenance, building systems or building equipment repair desiredFamiliarity with principles of budgeting, accounting, and inventory managementWorking knowledge of key New York City, State, and Federal regulatory requirements such as NYCDOHMH, NYCHPD, NYCDOB, FDNY, OSHA, DOB, OCFS, OTDA etc. requiredTrack record of success developing appropriate safety and / or service plans to alleviate risk and provide protection in case of fire or other emergency situationsAbility to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring mannerMust demonstrate the ability to work independentlyExperience with supportive housing and non-profit organizationsStrong customer service skills, an ability to be perceptive of others, and proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with othersIf hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Technology Statement :
Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.
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Hiring Range : $62,000.00 - $69,750.00 Annual
Full-time Hours : 35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits : Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center