Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations, Transitional Housing

　　505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

　　Req #2293

　　Tuesday, January 23, 2024

　　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.

　　Reporting to the Program Director, Transitional Housing, the Assistant Director, Facility Maintenance, Transitional Housing oversees all building maintenance and housekeeping services for East Flatbush Safe Haven located in Brooklyn. East Flatbush Safe Haven is a Breaking Ground transitional housing site that falls under a larger portfolio of programs which include safe havens, stabilization beds, and drop-in centers. The Assistant Director is responsible for the implementation of standard operating procedures, building maintenance, preventative maintenance schedules, repairs, and housekeeping to ensure the highest quality of life. The Assistant Director will supervise Facility Maintenance Supervisors assigned to those program sites and will provide on-call coverage for overnight and weekends.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Ensure appropriate housekeeping staff levels at assigned transitional housing site and janitorial supplies

　　Manage Facility Maintenance Supervisors

　　Oversee preventative maintenance schedules, conduct weekly walkthroughs of the transitional housing sites and complete routine audits to ensure compliance with city and state building regulations

　　Work with transitional housing Program Director to address any systemic or recurring facility issues

　　Ensure that transitional housing sites maintain up-to-date critical files, including copies of all recurring inspections and that the sites are accessible 24/7 for unannounced audits and inspections

　　Facilitate adherence to all applicable Breaking Ground’s building policies

　　Conduct monthly audits of all supplies and inventory for transitional housing sites

　　Liaise with Breaking Ground’s Property Management and Asset Management teams to ensure completion of maintenance and repair projects completed by third-party

　　Liaise with Breaking Ground’s IT department to ensure continuous operation of phones, internet, security systems, and other equipment

　　Oversee the program site transitional housing asset portfolio, including vehicle fleet, to ensure compliance with Breaking Ground’s standard operating procedures and policies

　　Provide coverage for all sites in the portfolio as part of the On Call schedule set by the Director

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

　　Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a residential building serving homeless or other vulnerable populations, with experiences as a superintendent or equivalent, maintaining building systems, including boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and security/access control Preferred: must have current S-12 Fire Sprinkler, S-13 Standpipe, and S-95 Fire Alarm Systems Certifications

　　F-07 and W-07 Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor Certifications are preferred. Breaking Ground will pay for you to obtain your certification

　　Experience working with city and state agencies with building oversite and violations

　　Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams Experience and proficiency with property management software

　　Ability to climb stairs and able to lift heavy materials required

　　On-call availability required

　　As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.

　　EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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　　Pay Type Salary

　　Min Hiring Rate $72,000.00

　　Max Hiring Rate $72,000.00

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　　505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA