Director Physical Plant Management

HELP USA • New York, NY

12d

About The Position

As Director of Physical Plant Management (Maintenance Director), you’ll oversee the operation and maintenance of all building systems for Logan Fountain, a newly opened Brooklyn, New York, shelter for families experiencing homelessness. One of our goals is to provide our residents with a clean, safe, and well-maintained living space that feels as much like home as possible. You will play a key role in making that happen. You’ll lead a team of Porters, Mechanics, and Maintenance Supervisors and oversee physical plant operations, utilities, housekeeping, and landscaping. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all building operations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations as well as corporate policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.
• At least five (preferably ten) years of work experience that includes supervision of staff and management of facilities operations, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical power, building systems, etc.
• Experience working with management-level leaders on budgeting, staffing, capital planning, and resource management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships, negotiate solutions, and lead a culturally diverse staff.
• Ability to deal with architects, engineers, construction personnel, and professional tradespeople.
• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office and property management software.
• Valid US Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to the maintenance team, and creating a work environment that fosters teamwork and high morale among the team.
• Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing (directly or through delegation to team members) HVAC, electrical, boilers, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, furnishings, masonry, painting/wallpaper, landscaping, snow removal, waste management systems, etc.
• Participating with the site leadership team to formulate and administer site policies and develop long-range goals, including preventive maintenance plans, facility maintenance, and construction.
• Preparing budgets and reviewing and analyzing activities, costs, operations, and forecast data.
• Building relationships with city, state, federal, and local officials concerning facilities or capital projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees