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The Facilities department is tasked with keeping all NYPL locations safe, clean, comfortable and welcoming for our patrons and staff. The Building Manager provides direction to a team of seven and coordinates the day to day operation and maintenance of the Bronx Library Center building. This includes organizing, distributing and verifying the work of the maintenance and custodial staff and participating in their training. They also manage vendor and contractual service performance. The position requires diligent recordkeeping and other administrative duties related to maintaining an efficient and professional Facility Operations team.We are looking for someone we can count on to…Own:
All aspects of maintenance and cleaning operations at the Bronx Library Center
Supervision of the performance of Facilities staff
Completion of building audits to ensure compliance with accepted Library standards
Staff scheduling; assigns and inspects work to assure the highest quality results
Emergency response to weather events and systems failures; organize snow removal, grounds maintenance and site specific tasks
Special assignments; determine crew sizes, and ensure projects are competed in a timely manner
Grow:
Staff skills and knowledge in cleaning methods and techniques, and on the use of chemicals and machinery
Inventory and cost controls to effectively manage resources and supplies needed to operate the facility
Learn:
How the Facilities Department interacts with other divisions and departments
How to improve critical work functions and efficiencies in operationsLearn to diversify your knowledge of building operations, including mechanical and life safety systems
Improve:
The ability of NYPL to provide Library Patrons and Staff a safe and welcoming environment
Our expectations for this person are that within…1 month, this person will:
Understand how the library is organized and physically laid out
Understand the specific goals and role of the Facilities Operations team in relation to other departments
Know their departmental contacts
Perform daily building inspections
3 months, this person will:
Serve as a primary point of contact for events
Participate in event planning meetings
Develop logistical plans
Oversee implementation of schedules for daily and periodic services
Resolve scheduling problems
6 months and beyond, this person will:
Train Coordinators, LCs, ALC’s, JLC’s and Porters on proper techniques and procedures for Cleaning Operations
Fully serve as the Program Administrator of the Cleaning Operations Plan
Perform inspections and assessments independently
Develop cost estimates for OT labor to support events
The teams I’ll be working with are:
Person reporting to: Borough Operations Manager, Bronx
People managing: Team of seven
Key partners: Operations Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, Sights and Services Staff, Events Personnel, Safety Department, Energy Department
Why should I join NYPL?
Mission
Benefits
Colleagues
Collections
Successful candidates must have:
Bachelor’s degree and management experience in building operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Thorough knowledge of established practices and procedures for operating building equipment including the ability to resolve mechanical equipment problems
Substantial experience in maintaining building inventory, implementing and administration of preventive maintenance programs and preparation of work schedules for maintenance staff
Must be able to respond quickly and tactfully to emergency situations. Substantial experience in the monitoring and coordination of building renovations
Strong computer skills, must be able to read blueprints and have a working knowledge of a building monitoring system
Ability to respond to emergencies after hours
4 plus years of successfully demonstrated supervisory experience
Demonstrated knowledge of industry standard cleaning methods and procedures, materials safety handling, and experience ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment
Must be able to communicate with staff, management at all levels and outside vendors /contractors
Good interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills including demonstrating the ability to work well with Library staff at all levels
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Public libraryThe physical elements of this job are:
Lifting requirements - YES
Travel requirements - Local NYC
Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
The schedule for this position is:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Evenings and weekends as necessary
Non UnionID: 2020-11353 Department: FACADM Facilities Operations Administration External Company Name: New York Public Library External Company URL: www.nypl.org Street: Bronx Library Center (BLC) Hours (Text Only): The schedule for this position is:
- Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Evenings and weekends as necessary