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About the Role

The Property Manager is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of multi-tenant student dormitories, supervising maintenance personnel, and ensuring facilities, grounds, and equipment are proactively maintained to an exceptional standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of all residential buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas.
• Ensure the proper operation of all building infrastructure, mechanical, fire safety, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Execute all required cleaning and preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct daily inspections of building grounds to evaluate physical appearance, regulatory compliance, and state of repair.
• Maintain and assign work orders using SVA’s maintenance work order system, ensuring timely processing.
• Proactively identify potential maintenance concerns, tenant issues, or safety risks and implement corrective actions.
• Manage residential room turnovers by planning and coordinating with external vendors and contractors.
• Schedule mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs as needed.
• Create and maintain an up-to-date inventory of mechanical equipment, supplies, and tools.
• Track severe weather conditions for emergency readiness and respond to building and college emergencies 24/7 as needed.
• Travel to perform regular inspections across various campus residential locations.
• Participate in department meetings and college-related events.
• Lead, oversee, and evaluate the maintenance team's performance, ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the selection, recruitment, and onboarding of Maintenance Technicians.
• Provide ongoing training, performance feedback, and recommendations for formal evaluation or dismissal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in building operations and maintenance.
• NYCFD Fire & Life Safety Director (FLSD) Certificate of Fitness, or one or more of the following FDNY Certifications: S-12, S-13, S-95, or P-98.
• Knowledge of fire and building systems, including boiler operations, HVAC, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanics.
• Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Proficiency with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platforms.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish).
• Deep understanding of Property Management best practices within a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and vendor management procedures.
• Strong verbal, written, digital, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and resolve property-related issues proactively.
• Proven ability to lead collaboratively, train staff, and manage schedules and project timelines efficiently.
• Ability to bend, lift, walk, carry, or exert force equal to lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather/inclement conditions.

Skills

• Building operations and maintenance
• Fire and building systems knowledge
• Boiler operations
• HVAC
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• General mechanics
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Property Management best practices
• Local building codes
• Safety regulations
• Vendor management
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Digital communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision-making under pressure
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Leadership
• Training
• Schedule management
• Project timeline management

Location

• 340 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010
• Travel across campus buildings required

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Five (5) years of experience in building operations and maintenance

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $68,000 Annually

About the Company

• The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades.
• With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.
• Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.

Equal Opportunity

• The School of Visual Arts is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Diversity and inclusion are core principles of the College.
• SVA enjoys a community that represents a diverse range of historically underrepresented groups, including various ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities, as well as individuals from foreign countries.
• All are encouraged to apply.