General Services Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under 6.1.9), eligible for the 55a program, and those that are reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply. This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week or compressed schedule, pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to educate consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The General Services division comprises of Four Core Functions. With four locations to manage, each unit works to provide the logistical and operational support DCWP needs to fulfill its mission. The Four Core Functions Consist of Facilities, Mailroom, Fleet, and Health and Safety administration. DCWP is seeking a General Services Manager to work within the Facilities unit responsible for building maintenance, workspace relocation, warehouse management, and inventory control. The prospective candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience requiring general knowledge of construction and construction costs, electronic data processing equipment, telephone communications systems, building standards and leasing procedures, in the evaluation and layout of space in office buildings, garages and other structures used for commercial and industrial purposes, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
High school graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces G.E.D. certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate, plus nine years of full-time paid experience as described in (1) above, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
A satisfactory equivalent.
However, all candidates must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent as described in (2) above and must have at least two years of supervisory experience as described in (1) above.

Responsibilities

Assess the need for and provide Division management with a detailed plan for addressing necessary upgrades, repairs, and maintenance for all DCWP-occupied locations. Plans should include quotes, timelines, and an estimate of related costs.
Conduct daily on-site inspections of contracted for building cleaning services.
Make light/moderate repairs, as necessary.
Monitor and maintain supply of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems.
Work with building services/vendors on upgrades and repairs to building systems/property; for example, HVAC, garbage collection/removal, painting, snow removal, extermination services, and landscaping.
Move desktops, phones, files, and other equipment necessary for cubicle relocations.
Handle the process for decommissioning surplus and end-of-life equipment, furniture, and other items no longer being used by DCWP, and act as primary point of contact with DCAS for this purpose.
Monitor and maintain warehouse inventory report.
Coordinate the transportation of items being sent to and from the warehouse.
Organize supply room and maintain an inventory report.
Accept and record deliveries of supplies and equipment.
Distribute supplies and work with DCWP divisions to ensure they are stocked as needed.
Perform other ad hoc assignments, as necessary and requested by division management, including, but not limited to, acting as back-up support for the other functional units.