Facilities Manager

About the role

Grand Street Settlement is looking for a Facilities Manager to handle all maintenance and facilities issues at its two sites, 80 Pitt Street (The Rose Center) and 175 Delancey (Essex Crossing). The role also provides facilities and maintenance support to other GSS facilities in the Lower East Side as needed. It reports to the Director of Operations and works Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, with occasional evening and weekend work for programming and special events.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning and maintenance operations at two busy work sites and supervise maintenance and security staff, coordinating their schedules
• Hire, terminate and handle progressive discipline of maintenance and security staff
• Perform minor repairs to building systems such as plumbing, locks, boiler room, painting and electrical work
• Purchase maintenance supplies and oversee inventory
• Negotiate contract terms with maintenance contractors and liaise with GSS, NYCHA/Gompers and the Essex Crossing management team
• Manage recycling and trash programs in line with NYC requirements and run preventive maintenance of building systems and furniture
• Schedule exterminator visits and coordinate fire, health, fire department and other inspections, plus monthly fire and emergency drills
• Help coordinate space rentals and event set-up and tear-down, and manage vendor payments
• Maintain the GSS shuttle vans and provide maintenance support to off-site programs
• Available on call for 24-hour emergencies

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification of Fitness required (F01, S95); F03 and W07 recommended
• At least three years of experience managing maintenance staff and contractors
• NYC Fire Department licenses for fire drills and operation of fire alarm and sprinkler systems
• Pre-employment screening: NYSDOH fingerprinting, background check, physical with updated TB test and three reference checks

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of HVAC, boiler, electrical and plumbing systems
• Expert knowledge of floor care, painting and furniture and shelving installation
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and tools and perform minor repairs
• Understanding of security infrastructure, fire and building codes, and safety and security best practices
• Ability to develop technical specifications, estimates and procure equipment

Applicants apply online through the organization's career center with a resume and cover letter; job offers are made only after clearances are received.