Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Located on the Bowery in Manhattan, The Andrews is a Safe Haven comprised of 146 units for individuals not yet ready to transition into permanent housing, as well as those who may have struggled in other housing programs. The Andrews offers an alternative to life on the street: private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations. On-site case management and clinical services are available to meet the needs of its residents and to help those ready to move into secure, permanent housing. 

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Facility Maintenance, Transitional Housing, the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Programs oversees the day-to-day building operations, including all functions and supervising the staff of the Maintenance Department. The Facility Maintenance Supervisor directly impacts the quality of life of all tenants by providing a structurally safe, exceptionally clean and highly maintained positive environment. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor utilizes a preventative maintenance plan, and performs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general carpentry work. The Facility Maintenance Supervisor assigns tasks and coordinates inspections with tenants, supervisors, peers, and related city agencies and oversees the maintenance of the building systems through work orders, purchasing, and building inspections to ensure the building maintains its certificate of fitness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day building functions and supervise the maintenance and housekeeping staff
• Manage building complexities that includes building management system requiring training and ongoing maintenance; heating systems; unit turnover
• Manage building maintenance services and systems with contractors and supervisors
• Coordinate, dispatch, and verify work performed both physically and via the work order system
• Oversee work order system and unit-turn-over process
• Assist with preparation of annual building-wide inspections conducted by DHS, DOH, DOB, FDNY, and other agencies
• Address tenant concerns about maintenance via meetings or written notices
• Respond to emergency calls and rectify existing conditions
• Respond to summons, violations, and city complaints
• Assist in developing strategies to reduce violations and summons
• Maintain inspection logs for standpipe/sprinkler; maintenance logs; and all federal, state, and city regulations
• Ensure building compliance with all building and health codes
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Certification required
• Minimum 3 years working in the building trades or related field
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience using Maintenance Connection, or another Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) system required
• Taken supervisory and managerial training seminars preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams, and some property management programs like MRI Outlook
• Basic skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and dry wall application
• Required: current S-12 Fire Sprinkler, S-13 Standpipe, S-95 Fire Alarm Systems Certifications, and F-80 Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems required. Must obtain within first 30 days of employment
• Preferred: F-07 and W-07 Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor Certifications; T-89
• Ability to read and understand English
• Ability to work with diverse population, including persons with mental illness and histories of homelessness