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About the Role
The Director of Buildings will provide on-site leadership for maintenance and housekeeping operations at the Families with Children facility in Bronx, NY. This role supports the Site Administrator and Associate Director of Facilities by ensuring prompt and effective facility management and serving as a liaison between the site, Central Buildings, vendors, and HFH leadership. Flexibility to work varying hours is required due to 24/7 facility operations.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead maintenance and housekeeping staff, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, coaching, performance oversight, timekeeping, PTO, and payroll.
- Conduct regular inspections of the entire facility, including resident areas, common areas, exterior spaces, roof, mechanical and electrical rooms, and other building systems.
- Identify maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and building-condition issues and ensure repairs and preventive maintenance are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of general building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, windows, and related building components.
- Determine whether repairs require specialized vendor support and submit detailed vendor requests to the HFH Central Buildings Department.
- Work closely with Central Buildings and onsite vendors to facilitate repairs, monitor progress, address concerns, and verify completion of work.
- Meet regularly with leadership to review operations and escalate significant, recurring, or unresolved building issues.
- Maintain accurate records and trackers for inspections, repairs, work orders, staffing, building conditions, violations, and corrective actions.
- Assist with preparation for and participation in inspections involving DHS, OTDA, DOB, HPD, FDNY, DOH, and other applicable agencies.
- Help identify and resolve building violations and develop or implement corrective action plans (CAPs).
- Ensure maintenance and housekeeping operations comply with HFH policies and applicable NYC building, safety, health, and shelter requirements.
- Maintain inventory of maintenance, cleaning, sanitary, and other facility supplies and place orders as needed.
- Provide hands-on leadership and sound judgment to maintain a safe, clean, functional, and well-operated facility.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Commitment to HFH’s mission, vision, and values.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a relevant field.
- Minimum three (3) years in a supervisory operational role in a residential, shelter, commercial, or similar facility.
- Strong knowledge of general building systems and maintenance practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer skills, and experience with Microsoft 365.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Skills
- General building systems
- Maintenance practices
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft 365
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience
- Minimum 3 years supervisory operational experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $71,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Work/Life Assistance Program
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10 sick days
- 3 personal days
- 12 paid holidays
About the Company
- Homes for the Homeless operate shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
- Our family residences provide access to onsite programs for families and the local community.
- Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
Equal Opportunity
- Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.