Director Facilities Operations

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

116d

About The Position

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness. The Director, Facilities Operations assists with providing expert-level facilities support across Breaking Ground’s portfolio. This position is based in our midtown Manhattan offices but requires extensive time in the field across New York City.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of facility management experience in residential buildings.
• Current S-12 City Wide Sprinkler Systems certification.
• S-13 City Wide Standpipe Systems certification.
• S-95 Fire Alarm Systems certification.
• F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System in Homeless Shelters certification.
• W0-7 Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor Citywide certification.
• G-92 Supervision of High-Pressure Natural Gas Fired Microturbine Systems certification.
• Experience with OATH Hearings and removing FDNY AND HPD violations.
• Experience utilizing the Department of Buildings (DOB) website, forms, and protocols.
• Thorough understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of building systems including heating, cooling, telephones, and cameras.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Superior writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Connection, SiteCompli is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with low-income and special needs populations.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Connection, SiteCompli.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level logistical and facilities support across Breaking Ground's portfolio.
• Ensure buildings are in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, building codes and safety regulations.
• Assist with preparation of annual building-wide inspections conducted by DHS, DOH, DOB, FDNY, and other agencies.
• Confirm work to address violations is completed.
• Partner with building leadership to coordinate repair projects performed by 3rd party vendors.
• Provide direction and expertise to building staff managing daily operations.
• Plan for short-term and long-term building needs and recommend facility improvements.
• Assist with onboarding and training facilities staff in supervisor positions.
• Participate in new building handover process.
• Create and maintain facility records and generate reports.
• Participate in property management and asset management meetings.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED