Director of Maintenance
Highland Park Community Development Corporation · highlandparkcdc.org
New YorkDirector
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Maintenance department director.
Details
- Found
- 31 d ago · posted 2026-05-12
- Location
- New York, NY, US
Full description
Job title: Facility Manager
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA Status: Exempt / Full Time
Date Issued: May 2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Facility Manager is responsible for the supervision of the maintenance and housekeeping staff. Ensure the resident/shelter is operating efficiently, building maintenance is satisfactory, and facility equipment is in good repair.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Through the employee’s own efforts, the employee accomplishes the following essential functions:
• Responsible for supervision and training of the maintenance workers, housekeeping staff in all job duties aspects.
• Schedule work assignments, prioritize repairs and other maintenance needs for the building.
• Provides instruction and oversight for staff in performing maintenance and repair functions.
• Supervises and verifies satisfactory completion of all on-going maintenance requirements (i.e. painting, waxing, snow removal, garbage disposal, landscape, watering, etc.)
• Ensure that building systems are fully and properly inspected in accordance with all applicable regulations and codes.
• Clearing any code violations in a timely manner.
• Upkeep and maintained contracts and prepare bidding for contract renewals.
• Ensure all service contracts are being preformed timely and fully.
• Reports hazards and unusual events or incidents to Director. Comply with incident reporting procedures.
• Reports, records and assigns all work orders.
• Develop and maintain accurate and detailed inventory control records.
• Assists clients moving in and out shelter.
• Perform simple carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks.
• Prepares scopes of work and bidding for all large projects.
• Adhere to all OSHA requirements.
• Review bids for inventory and equipment purchasing; ensuring costs reductions and top quality products.
• Set up purchasing procedures for staff and management, outlining purchasing requirements, authorization and approvals and product usage.
• Responsible for all administrative functions; scheduling of work assignments, shift schedules, and track time off, record payroll, etc.
• Make repairs to HVAC units, filters, coils, motors, thermostats and electrical controls.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of materials to perform assignments.
• Repair and or replace: Toilets, toilet seats, sick, tub drains, shower bodies and associated plumbing.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship.
• Complete all daily maintenance check lists.
• Maintain records of all open and completed work order and preventative maintenance.
• Serve as the on-site Fire & Life Safety Director (F89), ensuring adherence to all NYC fire code and DOB regulations.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update the comprehensive Fire Safety and emergency Action plan.
• Oversee daily fire safety operations and supervise Fire Safety Directors and Fire Guards
• Ensure full compliance with NYC fire codes and building safety regulations
• Coordinate fire drills, emergency preparedness, and response procedures
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and compliance documentation
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building management, and emergency personnel
• Train, mentor, and support fire safety staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required.
• Minimum Required Education & Experience:
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience as a building superintendent or plant management experience required.
• Proficient in computer software programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, ADP, etc.)
• F89 – Fire safety director
• S12 Sprinkler. certification
• S13 Standpipe Certification
• Osha 30
• P99 – Low-pressure Boilers
• HVAC certification
• Experience working with boilers, HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical systems, and usage of hand and power tools required.
• Strong communication skills
• Proven
• CPR First Aid
• Driver’s License
• Preferred Education & Experience:
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or capacity to work with homeless families / individuals and/ or disadvantaged populations.
• French / Spanish speaking.
• Computer Skills:
• Proficient computer skills needed for composing emails on Microsoft applications, accessing the HR information system and accessing the device, and composing correspondence.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Visions, STD, LTD, Life insurance, 401K with up to 3% matching, multiple voluntary benefits offered, flex medical account, Flex child care account, Legal, Metlife additional coverages available.
- Vacation Time, Personal, Mental Health, Sick, Birthday.
Maintenance Technician jobs in New York, New York · Maintenance Technician jobs in the United States · All Highland Park Community Development Corporation jobs