Building Engineer-Facilities Manager

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Alliance seeks a Building Engineer-Facilities Manager to maintain and operate the 14th Street Y facility in Downtown Manhattan, ensuring safe, efficient performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems. The role supervises the Superintendent and contractors and supports capital projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of director-level experience in building operations, relevant licenses, and strong communication and organizational skills; a proactive mentor

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree required.
• 5+ years' director-level experience in building engineering, maintenance, and construction operations.
• S-95 certification (or obtain within one month of hire date).
• Fire Safety Director certificate (or obtain within 9 months of hire date).
• EPA Universal Refrigerant License preferred.
• Locksmithing license (or experience) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOB, FDNY and DOH code requirements.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with capital projects and construction projects, and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to share knowledge and teach the Superintendent and others on the Facilities team about keeping the systems running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, heating/ boilers, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety.
• Coordinate and oversee repairs, maintenance work, and vendor activities.
• Manage contractors and ensure timely, high-quality completion of work.
• Monitor and maintain building security systems and access control.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, tracking, and cost-control processes.
• Manage capital project planning for building systems and future integrations with new BMS systems.
• Oversee general maintenance and cleaning of the building, working alongside the Superintendent to maintain and repair the building and its systems, acting as a mentor and teacher when necessary.
• Manage and assist with work orders from program staff, with excellent communication, delegation, and time management

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Fire safety

Supervision

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Building Engineer-Facilities Manager
Educational Alliance
197 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Principal Responsibilities:

Educational Alliance, a 127 year old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

The 14th Street Y is a vibrant Jewish community center located in Downtown Manhattan. Each year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers of all ages, race, and ethnicities come to 14Y as members, visitors, or partners to experience our high quality and varied programs centered around arts and culture, early childhood education, summer camps, fitness and aquatics, Jewish life, and older adult services.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Building Engineer-Facilities Manager who will maintain and operate building systems to ensure safe, efficient and reliable facility performance at the 14th Street Y, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety infrastructure. The Building Engineer-Facilities Manager will supervise the Superintendent and contracted cleaners as well as oversee maintenance for the entire facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, heating/ boilers, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety.
• Coordinate and oversee repairs, maintenance work, and vendor activities.
• Manage contractors and ensure timely, high-quality completion of work.
• Monitor and maintain building security systems and access control.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, tracking, and cost-control processes.
• Manage capital project planning for building systems and future integrations with new BMS systems.
• Oversee general maintenance and cleaning of the building, working alongside the Superintendent to maintain and repair the building and it's systems, acting as a mentor and teacher when necessary.
• Manage and assist with work orders from program staff, with excellent communication, delegation, and time management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree required
• 5+ years' experience at a director level overseeing building engineering, maintenance, and construction operations required
• S-95 certification (or obtain within one month of hire date)
• Fire Safety Director certificate (or obtain within 9 months of hire date)
• EPA Universal Refrigerant License preferred
• Locksmithing license (or experience) strongly preferred
• Supervision experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety systems.
• In-depth and current knowledge of DOB, FDNY and DOH code requirements.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with capital projects and construction projects, and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex building projects from initial planning and development through implementation, completion, and evaluation.
• Willingness to share knowledge and teach the Superintendent and others on the Facilities team about keeping the systems running smoothly.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and time management.

Salary:

$95,000 - $105,000

Agency Information:

A nonprofit beacon of hope for over 130 years, as a historically Jewish organization Educational Alliance believes in the power of communities to lift up people of all ages and turn strangers into neighbors. We offer high-quality, affordable education programs, health services, and diverse cultural enrichment right where New Yorkers live and raise their families. We make the city a brighter, friendlier and more supportive place. Our community centers offer multi-generational programs that push boundaries and break barriers, sharing critical tools to foster relationships and advance the well-being of people in New York City.

Our pioneering educational programs--like 2Generation Head Start, and courses ranging from art to fitness, career readiness to citizenship--are carefully curated and developed with our city's residents in mind. We offer dozens of options and we never stop innovating to help people of all ages grow, connect, and engage.

Guided by Jewish values, Educational Alliance celebrates the differences and individuality every person brings when they walk through our doors because we know that there is more that connects us than keeps us divided. Today, our reach extends beyond the city as our innovative programs serve as models for other organizations to adopt and implement in their communities. We invite you to join us as we partner with our neighbors, strengthen our city, and pave the way for more generations of New Yorkers to live enriched and fulfilling lives - because you belong here.