Building Maintenance Director

YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Maintenance Director to lead operations at a historic branch in New York City. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean, safe, and inspiring environment for members. You will oversee all mechanical systems, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a dedicated team in a dynamic setting. If you are passionate about community service and have a strong background in facilities management, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work culture and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free YMCA Membership

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of building operations and fire safety codes.
• Ability to manage a 24/7 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility is clean, organized, and compliant with regulations.
• Manage maintenance of mechanical systems and oversee staff.
• Serve as primary response for emergencies during off-hours.

Skills

Facility Management

Project Management

Preventive Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management

Tools

Building Management Systems

Property Management Software

Job description

Salary: $72,000 - $82,000 Annually


The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

A clean, functional, and inspiring environment is a critical component of the experience we provide to every member.The Harlem YMCA is seeking a Building Maintenance Director whose primary responsibility is to create that environment consistently.They will provide leadership to the overall operation of the mechanical, housekeeping, and life safety systems of the Harlem YMCA, including preventative and routine maintenance, fire safety, security, and pool operating systems. The Building Maintenance Director will ensure that the building has the required operating certifications and recordkeeping as mandated by codes. They will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and City property regulations.

The Harlem YMCA is one of the YMCA of Greater New York’s (“YMCA”) oldest branches. In addition to requiring a higher level of attention to the maintenance of its building systems, the branch also has an inventory of former SRO rooms that are currently used to house transitional housing tenants. While day-to-day transitional housing operations are overseen by outside organizations, the YMCA is still responsible for building maintenance, cleanliness, and security. The latter three functions fall under the responsibilities of the Building Maintenance Director.

Operations at branches hosting transitional housing are 24 hours. Transitional housing operations necessitate a higher level of regulatory compliance. The Building Maintenance Director will be required to interface frequently with government agencies and work effectively to prevent and manage violations.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the facility and grounds are functional, clean, organized, and inspiring.

Work with the branch Executive Director, in consultation with AO Properties, to develop and manage the annual branch property management budget.

Identify critical projects necessary to maintain and/or enhance branch functionality and member experience.

Plan, develop, and oversee maintenance on all mechanical infrastructure systems - electric, plumbing, HVAC, and pool environment. Work with management to develop and administer a preventive maintenance plan for the branch. Actively manage preventative maintenance plans using Y’s property management software.

Identify and manage repair work and projects in a timely manner using the Y's property management software to track work from initiation of work order to closure. Where possible, self-performs repair work. Where necessary, conduct bid reviews and recommend a selection of contractors.Oversee projects and relevant contractors with minimal assistance.

Works with outside agencies (FDNY, DOH, DOB, etc.) to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds. Maintain all required logs and record books.

Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Where applicable, reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals

Serve as a Manager on Duty as needed.

Supervise all property management, housekeeping, and security staff on a 24/7 schedule. Coordinate with all branch department heads and achieve a high level of productivity with available resources.

Serve as the primary line of response for branch-related emergencies during and outside of operating hours.

Desired Skills & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in facilities management or a related field preferred.

Five (5) - seven (7) years of experience in managing facilities operations, maintenance, and security staff with evidence of progressive supervisory experience and skills development.

Experience interfacing with government agencies and addressing violations (prevention and remediation).

Knowledge of building operations, fire safety codes, and regulations. Able to obtain required certificates of fitness, including Sprinkler - S12, Standpipe - S13, Fire Drill Conductor - W07, Fire Alarm Maintainer - S95, Fire Guard - F01, and Hazmat - C42 certifications within the first 120 days of hire.

Knowledge of Electrical (NYC Codes), Plumbing (NYC Codes), Fire Protection System (NYC Codes), Building Construction and Management,Energy Conservation, Burner and Boiler Operations.

Working proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of Project Management, bidding, project proposals, and preventative maintenance programs.

Experience in supervising staff with a 24/7/365 schedule is desired but not essential.

Experience with building management systems (“BMS”) or automated building systems is desired but not essential.

A NYC Pool Operator license is desired but not essential.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

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