On-Site Facilities Ops Trainee: Path to Manager

Macerich Management Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Paid time off, 12 holidays + 80 hours.

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Stock purchase discount 15%

Volunteer hours and charitable match

Employee Assistance Program

Career-development resources

Wellness program including ClassPass

Job summary

Macerich Management Company is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager in Elmhurst, NY as part of a Manager-in-Training program. This development role supports daily operations while building leadership skills and learning to oversee resources and processes.

The program aims to promote to Operations Manager within 1–2 years, subject to performance and company needs. Relocation may be required to future roles anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in facility operations, technical trade, commercial construction, property administration, or a related support role.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support operational planning and execution by assisting the Operations Manager in coordinating schedules, workflows, and priorities.
• Learn and contribute to process improvements by observing current practices, identifying opportunities, and suggesting enhancements under guidance.
• Assist in team coordination by helping to communicate goals, track progress, and ensure alignment across departments.
• Develop reporting skills by preparing and reviewing operational reports, learning how to analyze data, and presenting findings to leadership.
• Participate in vendor and partner relations to gain experience in relationship management and contract administration.
• Support compliance and quality standards by learning policies and procedures, helping monitoring adherence, and escalating issues when needed.
• Collaborate on budget and resource management by assisting with tracking expenses and learning how to allocate resources effectively.
• Engage in professional development by actively seeking mentorship, training, and feedback to grow into a future operations leadership role

Skills

Facility operations

Technical trade

Commercial construction

Property administration

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Macerich Management Company is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager in Elmhurst, NY as part of a Manager-in-Training program. This development role supports daily operations while building leadership skills and learning to oversee resources and processes.

The program aims to promote to Operations Manager within 1–2 years, subject to performance and company needs. Relocation may be required to future roles anywhere in the United States.