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Breaking Ground

Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Breaking Ground, New York, New York, us, 10261

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East Flatbush, 781 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Job Description ABOUT US: We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing, affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term, is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness—especially those who have been on the streets the longest—to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Facility Maintenance Supervisor 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 b uilding 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 drywall 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 and F-80

Ability to read and understand English

Ability to work with diverse population, including persons with mental illness and histories of homelessness

East Flatbush, 781 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

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