Director of Trade Shop – Facilities Operations Leader

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Social Services is seeking an Administrative Supervisor of Building Maintenance to oversee the Trade Shop, coordinating plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and other trades staff across HRA facilities. The role emphasizes cost estimation, scheduling, building safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires extensive supervisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to translate strategic plans into actionable work orders while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of building maintenance and trades.
• Ability to estimate costs, plan schedules, and manage projects.
• Familiarity with building codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of trades staff (plumbers, carpenters, electricians, etc.) and manage ~70 staff.
• Inspect work across in-house and contracted staff with field visits to facilities.
• Provide staff guidance on trade issues and resolve complex problems.

Skills

Trade management

Cost estimation

Project scheduling

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Building codes knowledge

Education

Eight years of construction/maintenance supervisory experience

Bachelor-level equivalency or engineering/architecture-related study credit

Job description

NYC Department of Social Services is seeking an Administrative Supervisor of Building Maintenance to oversee the Trade Shop, coordinating plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and other trades staff across HRA facilities. The role emphasizes cost estimation, scheduling, building safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires extensive supervisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to translate strategic plans into actionable work orders while maintaining documentation and