Building & Grounds Superintendent (Cross Island YMCA)

Building & Grounds Superintendent (Cross Island YMCA)
Full-Time / Regular
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salaried

TheYMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth,improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves adiverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, andthrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is thecornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to buildstronger communities.
The Cross Island YMCA is seeking a qualified individual who will provide leadership to the overall operation of the mechanical, housekeeping and life safety systems of the Cross Island YMCA, including preventative and routine maintenance, fire safety, security, and pool operating systems. The Building & Grounds Superintendent's primary responsibility is to consistently create that environment and ensure that the building has the required operating certifications and required recordkeeping as required by codes and will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and City property regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership of facility maintenance, including planning, developing, and preforming preventative and routine maintenance schedules
  
• Ensure that our facility andgrounds are functional, clean, organized, and inspiring.
  
• Develop capital and deferredmaintenance projects and budgets.
  
• Supervise all cleaning, maintenance,and residence staff, coordinate with all branch department heads, achieves highlevel of productivity with available resources.
  
• Ensure that all mechanicalinfrastructure systems, electric, ventilation, HVAC and pool operation are wellmaintained.
  
• Complete repair work and projectsin a timely manner. Where possible, self-perform repair work. Where necessary,oversees contractors.
  
• Work with outside agencies suchas Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Department of Health (DOH), Departmentof Buildings (DOB), and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) departments,to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related tofacilities and grounds.
  
• Advise management on maintenanceissues and projects as requested.
  
• Maintain positive relationshipswith members, staff and vendors.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct assigned staff and volunteers. Review and evaluation performance.  Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Serve as Manager on Duty asneeded.
  
• Provide leadership to the securityteam at the branch.
  
• Other activities and duties asneeded that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
  
• Follow and maintain sanitaryhabits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Facility Management or related field preferred.
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising building operations and maintenance staff.
  Knowledge of building operation and fire safety codes and regulation required.
  
• Knowledge of project management, bidding, project proposals and preventative maintenance programs.
  
• Knowledge of budget management, volunteer development, building security, HPD codes and regulations strongly desired. 
  
• Proven background in Electrical (NYC Codes), Plumbing (NYC Codes), Fire Protection System (NYC Codes), Building Construction and Management, Energy Conservation, Burner and Boiler.
  
• Must obtain S12, S13, W07, F01 and C42 certifications with in the first 90 days.
  
• Must obtain YMCA Pool certification within the first 180 days of employment where applicable.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Solid computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, a plus.
  
• Must be able to effectively manage self and others in a fast paced environment.  
• Must be available to respond to emergency calls during off-hours, including evenings and weekends.

Weoffer an exciting and innovative work environment with an organizationalculture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leadingnot-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavilyon fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide thecommunities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promote participationof their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. 
Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like tobe a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application andsubmit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest inthe role and our organization. 

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

Job ID
req1222
Employment Type
Full-Time / Regular
Location
Cross Island YMCA
Bellerose, NY
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