Job Information
City of New York Director of Facilities in New York, New York
Job Description
The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.
The Department of Probation is recruiting one (1) District Supervisor to function as the Director of Facilities and Fleet Operations under the auspices of the Administration Division. With latitude for independent judgment and initiative who will, the Director will:
Oversee the Facilities Unit to ensure that the approximately 21 leased and/or city owned locations are well maintained as well as ensuring programmatic space needs are met at each site to reduce/eliminate the risk of facing issues of noncompliance with OSHA along with possible accompanying OSHA fines.
Ensure that the locations providing custodians and maintenance service provides regular interior and exterior cleaning, as well as maintenance services. Services range from trash pickup and restroom cleaning to pest control, recycling, and minor repairs.
Collaborate and liaise with building managers in each location to ensure they maintain, repair, and operate all of its building system equipment, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire suppression, and generators.
Work with DCAS engineers to ensure DCAS owned building systems are running efficiently and effectively and fire and life safety services for its buildings are adhered to for maintaining fire alarm systems and devices, equipment, and personnel. While also ensuring buildings comply with all laws and code requirements.
Manage the space and office layouts, space allocations, on-going furniture modifications and procurement. Support analysis of existing and proposed workspace utilization, move planning and project management.
-Support furniture procurement and logistics relating to delivery and installation.
Oversees contractors who perform maintenance and repairs for its buildings as it may relate to systems, equipment, doors, windows, and roofs select electrical, plumbing, painting, and flooring services.
Manage a team of skilled laborers who provide in-house maintenance, repair, and emergency work for systems and equipment. Perform small-scale renovations and execute specialty work.
Ensure energy efficiency as possible, including lighting, and consumption.
Assist with establishing internal unit goals, policies, creating new operating instruction, systems, and methods.
Implement strategies to improve efficiency of internal procedures by analyzing and existing plans to ensure they are aligned with the overall goals of the Agency such as facilities planning.
Monitor and evaluate work/job performance of subordinate staff. Track time and leave and staff’s compliance.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, and provide actionable insights that support decision-making.
Respond to difficult and sensitive programmatic staff inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
Act on behalf of the executive staff when s/he is unavailable.
Qualifications
- Six years of recent satisfactory experience in a field of construction of public
improvements or building construction, including two years of supervisory
experience; or
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.