Assistant Director of Facilities - New York, United States - Strategic Facility Solutions

Description

POSITION:

ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

SUPERVISOR:

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

SCHEDULE:
40 HOURS/WEEK POSITION

The Assistant Director of Facilities manages the day-to-day facility needs for multiple buildings located on the upper west side of Manhattan.

The buildings comprise of 148,440 gross sf and have been renovated and updated within the last ten years. The buildings are used for teaching, training, staff offices, meeting spaces, and performances. This position provides leadership and management of the Facilities Maintenance staff, plans, and programs.

In collaboration with the Facilities Director, effectively directs the development of the department's vision, mission, and core competencies to align with the strategic plan of the organization.

Ensures proper resourcing to deliver best-in-class service for all maintenance activities.


Position Description

• Deliver a safe, compliant and consistently, great experience for a broad group of internal and external constituents.
• Carry out all maintenance activities in support of the upkeep and integrity of the organization's physical plant. Complete all corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance activities per internal service standards and industry best practices. Support the prescribed daily, weekly and monthly tasks developed to maintain industry standards for the care of all equipment, systems and organization's physical assets.
• Manage the operation of the CMMS system ensuring that all corrective work orders are completed within 24 hours of receipt. Plan and execute all corrective, predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Oversee the work of the cleaning staff to assure a consistently clean, attractive facility.
• Assist with after hours and emergency oncall duty in response to facility needs.
• Manage and utilize the building BMMS to achieve environmental comfort levels while incorporating a balanced strategy to conserve energy and control cost.
• Schedule and oversee NYC DOB and FD compliance and inspection activities including periodic testing of fire detection, sprinkler and fire pump systems and maintaining requisite certificates of fitness.
• Oversee and assist with room and furniture setups.
• Maintain a working inventory of common maintenance parts to minimize system downtime and maximize availability.
• Create and qualify an inventory of proficient, trusted facility maintenance and construction vendors committed to delivering specific and specialized services in support of the ongoing care of the organization's physical plant.
• Closely manage departments relevant maintenance and personnel budget lines to achieve compliance with planned financial resources.
• Manage direct report's personnel budget through careful scheduling and effective overtime management. Review, approve and submit staff payroll reports per organizational standards. Skills & Experience
• Capacity to function effectively under time constraints and when managing multiple, equally critical demands.
• Ability to quickly grasp job responsibilities and expectations, build relationships with direct reports and other staff members and stakeholders.
• A desire to embrace curiosity and seek help and guidance in areas that may lack form and/or clarity
• A strong desire and capacity to engage, coach and develop direct reports. Ability to manage competing priorities. Maintain a respectful work environment through effective and proactive employee relations.
• Other duties as assigned or required; duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at the discretion of the Director of Facilities. Exercise sound judgment and assessment skills.

CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES (REQUIRED)

• NYC Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Service Technician (S 98) or ability to acquire it within 60 days of hire.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customerservice skills.
• Strong track record of successfully leading and developing a team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 38 years' experience in facilities management directing a comprehensive building management plan

At least 3 years of effectively managing a team of up to approximately 20.

• Spanish speaking is a plus, though not required.
• Associate's degree is a plus, though not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to climb stairs, lift/move 75lbs., and respond quickly using a walkie-talkie between building locations.


WORK SCHEDULE

• This position works a hybrid schedule. All our team members must be flexible and adapt to changing schedules based on business needs. The hours are generally 8:00 5:00PM; when required, the Assistant Director of Facilities must be available to work alternate hours and days due to organizational activities and needs. Working Saturdays during the school year and during the peak holiday season in the fall is also required

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary range: $95110k; commensurate with experience.

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