Director of Buildings - Williamsbridge

Homes For The Homeless, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Homes for the Homeless, Inc. in the Williamsbridge/Bronx area seeks a Director of Buildings to lead maintenance and housekeeping, ensuring safe, compliant facilities for residents and staff.

This full-time role supports day-to-day operations and works closely with the Site Administrator and Central Buildings. The successful candidate will supervise staff, coordinate with vendors, and oversee inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum three (3) years in a supervisory operational role in a residential, shelter, commercial, or similar facility.
• Strong knowledge of general building systems and maintenance practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills, and experience with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead maintenance and housekeeping staff, including interviewing and hiring, scheduling, coaching, performance oversight, timekeeping, PTO, and payroll.
• Conduct regular inspections of the entire facility, including resident areas, common areas, exterior spaces, roof, mechanical and electrical rooms, and other building systems.
• Identify maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and building-condition issues and ensure repairs and preventive maintenance are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of general building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, windows, and related building components.
• Determine whether repairs require specialized vendor support and submit detailed vendor requests to the HFH Central Buildings Department as needed.
• Work closely with Central Buildings and onsite vendors to facilitate repairs, monitor progress, address concerns, and verify completion of work.
• Meet regularly with leadership to review operations and elevate significant, recurring, or unresolved building issues.
• Maintain accurate records and trackers for inspections, repairs, work orders, staffing, building conditions, violations, and corrective actions.
• Assist with preparation for and participation in inspections involving DHS, OTDA, DOB, HPD, FDNY, DOH, and other applicable agencies.
• Help identify and resolve building violations and develop or implement corrective action plans (CAPs).
• Ensure maintenance and housekeeping operations comply with HFH policies and applicable NYC building, safety, health, and shelter requirements.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance, cleaning, sanitary, and other facility supplies and place orders as needed.
• Provide hands-on leadership and sound judgment to maintain a safe, clean, functional, and well-operated facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Director of Buildings - Williamsbridge

Full Time Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3370

Salary: $71,000.00 Annually

DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS

We are excited to invite a dedicated and experienced Director of Buildings to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for a Director of Buildings for our Families with Children facility located in the Williamsbridge area of Bronx, NY. In this role, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our organization, providing on-site leadership and supporting the Site Administrator and Associate Director of Facilities, who oversees HFH facilities, with day-to-day building operations. The Director of Buildings is responsible for leading the site’s maintenance and housekeeping operations, ensuring facility needs are addressed promptly and effectively, and serving as a key liaison between the site, Central Buildings, vendors, and HFH leadership. Since our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this position requires flexibility to work varying hours as needed to support ongoing operations. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS:

Homes for the Homeless operate shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and lead maintenance and housekeeping staff, including interviewing and hiring, scheduling, coaching, performance oversight, timekeeping, PTO, and payroll.
• Conduct regular inspections of the entire facility, including resident areas, common areas, exterior spaces, roof, mechanical and electrical rooms, and other building systems.
• Identify maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and building-condition issues and ensure repairs and preventive maintenance are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of general building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, windows, and related building components.
• Determine whether repairs require specialized vendor support and submit detailed vendor requests to the HFH Central Buildings Department as needed.
• Work closely with Central Buildings and onsite vendors to facilitate repairs, monitor progress, address concerns, and verify completion of work.
• Meet regularly with leadership to review operations and elevate significant, recurring, or unresolved building issues.
• Maintain accurate records and trackers for inspections, repairs, work orders, staffing, building conditions, violations, and corrective actions.
• Assist with preparation for and participation in inspections involving DHS, OTDA, DOB, HPD, FDNY, DOH, and other applicable agencies.
• Help identify and resolve building violations and develop or implement corrective action plans (CAPs).
• Ensure maintenance and housekeeping operations comply with HFH policies and applicable NYC building, safety, health, and shelter requirements.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance, cleaning, sanitary, and other facility supplies and place orders as needed.
• Provide hands-on leadership and sound judgment to maintain a safe, clean, functional, and well-operated facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum three (3) years in a supervisory operational role in a residential, shelter, commercial, or similar facility.
• Strong knowledge of general building systems and maintenance practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills, and experience with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to lift, up to 40 lbs.
• Bilingual is a plus.

COMPENSATION/EEO:

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays.

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.