Building Manager

Building Manager

30 Sep 2024
New York, Bronx 00000 Bronx USA

Building Manager

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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

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC4932876
  • State
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  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    The New York Public Library
  • Date
    2020-10-01
  • Deadline
    2020-11-29
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