Associate Director, Facilities and Fleet Ops

Associate Director, Facilities and Fleet Operations

The working schedule for this position is Monday - Friday with varying and flexible hours. Weekends and holidays will be required as needed for on-call services/emergencies.

ACC is one of the nation's largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

The Associate Director of Facilities and Fleet Operations is responsible for the strategic oversight, maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of all Animal Care Centers (ACC) facilities and fleet operations, ensuring that staff, volunteers, visitors, and animals are supported by safe, functional, and compliant environments across all locations. This role provides leadership to the Facilities and Fleet teams, overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of ACC's shelters and administrative sites, as well as the management of a fleet of more than 30 vehicles that support animal transport, field services, logistics, and program operations throughout New York City's five boroughs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, fleet operations, building operations, or a related field, including at least three-five (3-5) years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple facilities, fleet operations, maintenance programs, capital projects, and vendor relationships within a complex, multi-site organization.
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets, procurement processes, and service contracts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety systems, elevators, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of fleet management principles, vehicle maintenance programs, transportation safety, fleet utilization, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), fleet management software, and vehicle telematics platforms such as Samsara or comparable systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of the organization and with external agencies.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions, respond effectively to emergencies, and lead through changing priorities.
• Valid New York State driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness (G-71) required or the ability to obtain within established time frames following hire.
• Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS), Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM), Certified Facility.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

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Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, oversee capital improvement and repair projects, manage vendor and contractor relationships, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and…