Facilities Manager

New York City Outward Bound Schools•Long Island City, NY

1d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1987, NYC Outward Bound Schools is a nonprofit organization that partners with more than 100 public schools across NYC to engage students in equitable, immersive and joyful learning that prepares them to thrive in community, college and career. Our unique approach to programming focuses on adventurous learning — daring exploration, real-world engagement, and meaningful challenge — whether in school, local communities, or the outdoors. In schools, we coach teachers and school leaders to implement Crew, our signature advisory structure that supports student connection and belonging, and Instruction for Deeper Learning in the classroom. Outdoors, whether in the city or upstate at our wilderness basecamp, we deliver adventure programming to students, helping them realize that they can do hard things, and develop leadership skills like collaboration and initiative that transfer to the academic classroom. In all spaces where we work, we support students to be co-creators of their own learning and growth, in environments where their voices are heard and valued. Every day, we are proving that transformation and innovation can happen within a public school system, and that with truly equitable schools, all students — regardless of background or circumstance — are capable of achieving at high levels. Role Summary The Facilities Manager, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Operations, will play a critical role in leading short and long term facilities decisions and planning to address mission-critical facility and organizational needs at NYC Outward Bound Schools. This role oversees the facility management and building operations for our 23,000 square foot headquarters and key assets (i.e. small vehicle fleet, tenant/rental space, etc) located in Long Island City. As a member of the Operations team, the Facilities Manager will ensure that our building and related assets are functioning, operated, and maintained in accordance with our organizational mission and values, relevant compliance, and safety standards while developing and implementing systems to ensure our team can operate efficiently and safely. Additionally, in the coming few years the Facilities Manager will project manage a significant multi-million dollar upgrade to the facilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities, building operation, or maintenance (non-profit, school, or similar institutional settings are a plus, but not required)
Experience managing significant building/facilities project(s).
Ability to project manage large projects over multiple years.
Previous experience with (or willingness to learn and implement) facilities software (CMMS) and databases.
Digital and tech proficiency, particularly with Google Workspace and Slack.
Training or licensing in the following areas: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and/or boilers.
Holds or able to obtain Required Certificates of Fitness F-07 Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor S-13 Citywide Standpipe System S-95 S-95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems OSHA General Industry 30 Basic First Aid/CPR AED and Epinephrine
Successful completion of NYC Department of Education fingerprinting screening.
MVR screening and demonstration of good driving record.
Demonstrated dedication to our core values of community, courage, equity, integrity, and learning and our Equity Statement throughout all aspects of your work
Previous experience with (or willingness to learn and implement) facilities software (CMMS) and databases.
Able to lift 40 pounds and work on feet for extended periods of time
Willingness to be on call for facilities emergencies; work occasional evenings or weekend hours as needed