About the Role
The Facility Manager will be responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds and overseeing the upkeep of equipment. They will determine and schedule repairs, renovation, and maintenance projects and coordinate safety inspections. Facility manager will be asked to obtain bids and negotiate with outside vendors for repairs and other measures.
About Remains
Architects and designers’ source for vintage, and custom lighting fixtures, with showrooms in New York and Los Angeles. Remains Lighting designs and manufactures its exclusive collection of exterior and interior chandeliers, sconces, lanterns, pendants, mirrors, and lamps in its own LEED Gold certified Brooklyn factory. Founded in 1996, Remains Lighting has evolved from an off-the-beaten-path antique resource to a world-class manufacturing and restoration resource.
Responsibilities
This position will report to the Business Manager. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Create and manage schedules for cleaning and maintenance projects, overseeing tasks and ensuring safety and
cleanliness across interior and exterior areas.
- Perform routine maintenance repairs and delegate maintenance orders, supervising cleaning and maintenance teams or
assistants.
- Schedule routine inspections, emergency repairs, and coordinate with external vendors (elevator, rolling gates, HVAC,
etc.).
- Maintain day-to-day facility operations, delegating maintenance orders and ensuring smooth functioning.
-Prepare the facilities for changing weather conditions and collaborate on budgeting with building owners and upper
management.
- Produce detailed reports encompassing maintenance, repairs, safety, and relevant occurrences for supervisors and staff.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in building maintenance with proficiency in repair tools and techniques including
basic plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels including employees, guests, vendors, and team members.
- Strong time management, organizational skills, and prioritization abilities.
- Familiarity with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NYS, and NYC certifications and
regulations.
- Proactive engagement and a positive approach.
- Sharp attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
- Capability to lift heavy equipment and stand or walk for extended periods.
Physical Requirements
Work occurs in the manufacturing facility with artificial lighting. Equipment used may involve telephones, power tools, and hand tools. There is exposure to typical industrial elements like dust, moderate noise, varying temperatures, fumes, and certain chemicals. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, crawling, climbing, reaching, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, using both hands repetitively, fine motor skills, being around machinery, occasional driving, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
Compensation and Location
This is a full-time typically Monday - Friday position but workdays and hours may vary according to the needs of the operation. The salary range is $58,000 to $72,000 annually and commensurate with experience. The compensation package includes employer-paid health insurance (covering <50%), voluntary dental and vision insurance, an HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement), commuter benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan after one year of employment. The position is in our production facility in Brooklyn, NY.
Application and Instructions
-Please submit your application with a resume and cover letter/photos highlighting your work to significantly elevate your candidacy for this role.
-Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
At Remains Lighting, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We adhere to a policy of equal opportunity employment, ensuring that no employee or applicant for employment will face discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, and other conditions of employment, are based solely on relevant criteria such as qualifications, abilities, and suitability.
Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment management, including recruitment, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Remains Lighting provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and respects sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. If there is a requirement for reasonable accommodation to take part in job application procedures, interviews, or fulfill essential job duties, please reach out to us.
