Facilities Manager

Compensation Range: $61,300 - $66,300 yearly commensurate with experience 

Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Overview:

The Facility Manager is responsible for cleanliness and repairs in Commercial Properties. The facility Manager will maintain facilities, the inventory of equipment, and supplies. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the facility complies with all OSHA and Fire Safety standards and all facility requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the cleaning and repairs of Commercial Properties.
• Directly supervise custodial staff.
• Ensure clients’ safety and the safety and integrity of the physical environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (fire safety, OSHA, etc.).
• Provide policy guidance and assist in the development of program policies and procedures.
• Actively support Open Book Management activities and initiatives; participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and modification of agency policies and procedures.
• Be on-call, as needed; ensure that there is 24-hour emergency coverage for the property at all times.
• Participate in monthly inspections of facilities, custodian supply rooms, and garbage areas to ensure compliance with requirements, cleanliness, and proper upkeep of the property.
• Ensure the facility is always clean and well-maintained.
• Respond to and properly manage the Salesforce-based work order system, as per agency policy.
• Coordinate and supervise office moves, minor construction projects, and logistics planning as needed.
• Create and manage the custodian schedules to ensure there is coverage.
• Refer projects, as relevant, to the Construction & Engineering Department.
• Strongly and enthusiastically support and participate in advocacy and direct action to end the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness.
• Recruit and develop staff, including through mentoring and guidance, and identifying training needs.
• Maintain enthusiastic motivation and alignment to achieve the organization’s goals; ensure that accountability and learning systems are in place and used effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and foster this with all coworkers and clients.
• Build relationships with other Housing Works departments.
• Maintain custodian staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; also, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Certificate of Fitness or Fire Director Certificate(S95)
• Plumbing and Carpentry experience.
• Must have at least two years of prior management experience, preferably in Commercial buildings.
• Familiarity with OSHA, fire safety, and regulatory compliance for Commercial buildings and facilities in New York City.
• Dependable & flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Project management and Salesforce experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and become proficient with property management software.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management. Strong interpersonal, coaching, and administrative skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, to manage multiple projects at once.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Competencies:

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented and accurate, especially with accounting systems and financial management
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self -motivated and self-directed
• Ability to assert oneself
• Exemplary time management skills
• Ability to work with staff in solving problems
• Ability to take direction and function as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and foster this with all coworkers and clients

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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