Manager of Building Maintenance

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is seeking a Manager of Building Maintenance in a hybrid role in New York, NY. The position leads a maintenance team to ensure facilities meet tenant needs and VOA-GNY standards while aligning with the organization’s mission.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with supervisory experience across multiple sites in a supportive housing environment, with strong budgeting, regulatory, and operations knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of supervision with multi-site operations or 7 years of supervision with multi-site operations in a supportive housing environment.
• Strong knowledge of property management including physical plant and systems, budgeting, computer systems/software, regulatory and funder compliance, purchasing, and inventory knowledge.
• Strong organizational, time management, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, train and supervise a team of maintenance personnel within the portfolio and collaborate with Program Services.
• Set expectations and ensure accountability for budgets, regulatory compliance, and staff retention.

Skills

Supervision

Multi-site operations

Property management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Purchasing

Inventory management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position

Manager of Building Maintenance (Hybrid)

The primary objective of the Manager of Building Maintenance is to provide effective and professional management and sound leadership to a team of facility maintenance personnel. The Manager of Building Maintenance is responsible for creating and managing this team, within his/her assigned portfolio, to deliver exceptional operational performance, maintain facilities that meet tenant needs and VOA-GNY standards, and fulfill the special human services mission of VOA-GNY.

Location: New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of supervision and 2 years of multi-site operations or 7 years of supervision and 3 years of multi-site operations experience in a supportive housing environment.
• Strong knowledge of property management including: physical plant and systems, budgeting, computer systems/software, regulatory and funder compliance, purchasing, and inventory knowledge.
• Strong organizational, time management, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Principal Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, train and supervise a highly motivated team of maintenance personnel within assigned portfolio. Maintain a collaborative and supportive relationship with Program Services.
• Clearly articulate expectations to the team and hold team members accountable for successful job performance as measured by adherence to property budgets, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and retention of highly qualified personnel.
• Manage unit vacancies/turnover, work orders, unit inspections, violations, inventory, and third-party vendor contracts at each property in assigned portfolio.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance plan.
• Ensure that each property has a current property management plan in place that adequately addresses all internal and funder requirements.
• Maintain facility and building systems in working condition. Maintain each property’s physical asset in accordance with all housing codes and within the confines of each property’s budget.
• Work with VOA-GNY building personnel to ensure safety and maintenance standards are met at each property.
• Coordinate needed repairs with maintenance team. Conduct regular site visits and building inspections.
• Ensure VOA follows all fair housing, and local landlord & tenant laws and regulations.

Benefits

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.