Facilities Operations Manager

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. Through our exhibitions, education, public programs, and community outreach, we offer an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image. Since our founding in 1974, we have presented more than 700 exhibitions and offered thousands of classes. Our integrated center on the Lower East Side unites our school and museum in one space, serving as a cultural anchor of Essex Crossing.

The Facilities Operations Manager supports the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety of ICP’s building at 79 Essex Street. This role is responsible for independently troubleshooting building systems, supporting preventative maintenance programs, maintaining life safety equipment and compliance, and helping ensure efficient facility operations across museum, school, administrative offices, and event spaces.

This position requires a highly skilled facilities professional with hands‑on experience supporting commercial building systems in a fast‑paced environment. The Facilities Operations Manager serves as a key operational resource during assigned shifts, responds to building and maintenance issues using sound independent judgment, and assists with vendor coordination, contractor oversight, facilities documentation, emergency response, and operational planning.

This is not an entry‑level position. Candidates should bring strong technical expertise, sound operational judgment, demonstrated experience supporting commercial facilities and mechanical systems, and the ability to effectively prioritize operational needs in a public‑facing institutional environment.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance across museum, school, administrative offices, and public spaces.
• Independently troubleshoot and repair basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical issues.
• Support commercial HVAC system maintenance including filter changes, strainer cleanings, inspections, and routine monitoring.
• Maintain daily logs of temperature, humidity, fire panel activity, and mechanical system readings.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and mechanical rooms to proactively identify operational or maintenance concerns.
• Assist in managing preventative maintenance schedules and tracking completion of facilities‑related work orders.
• Maintain documentation related to inspections, building systems, vendor activity, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate vendor access, service scheduling, and follow‑up for facilities‑related work and repairs.
• Serve as a key operational resource during assigned shifts and support response to maintenance and building issues using appropriate independent judgment.
• Support special events including setup, operational logistics, breakdown, and facilities coordination as needed.
• Maintain facility grounds including sidewalk cleaning, trash handling, and general exterior upkeep.
• Recommend operational improvements related to building systems, maintenance practices, and facility efficiency.

• Support building safety operations and compliance with life safety systems and related procedures.
• Perform monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and maintain required documentation.
• Perform monthly inspections of First Aid cabinets, AEDs, and Eye Wash Stations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance related to FDNY inspections, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and related testing requirements.
• Participate in fire drills, emergency preparedness activities, and incident response procedures.
• Provide operational support and guidance to Security personnel related to facilities procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Provide operational support and guidance to Housekeeping personnel related to facilities procedures and cleaning protocols.
• Respond to building emergencies during assigned shifts and assist with after‑hours response as needed.
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety standards and elevate operational concerns appropriately.

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