Assistant Director of Facilities

The Frick Collection•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Facilities will be an integral part of the Engineering and Maintenance & Custodial teams. This role will work closely with the Custodial Manager and the Assistant Chief Engineer to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment across all facilities. They must be highly organized and hands-on to oversee the day-to-day facility operations while also managing small internal projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders while driving operational excellence and project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–7 years of experience in facilities management, operations, or project coordination.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Basic project management experience (formal certification is a plus).
Strong vendor management and communication skills.
Ability to interact in-person with colleagues.
Use common office tools and machines (computer, phone).
Ability to traverse throughout the office and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum and visit different levels of the building.
Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working alongside engineering and custodial teams preferred.
Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilities Management
Vendor & Contractor Management
Project Management
Financial & Administrative Support
Interdepartmental Coordination & Collaboration

Benefits

14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays
Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 15 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.
Paid bereavement and family leave.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Retirement: Participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan.
Retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents.
Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.
Discounted transit benefit
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.