Facilities Manager

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. Learn more about our work ovatingjustice.org.

The Center's Facilities Operations department is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Facilities Operations, the Facilities Manager is responsible for all aspects of facilities management including preventative and routine maintenance and repairs at designated operating sites in New York City, specifically in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Newark, NJ. This position is extremely hands on - significant repair skills are required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Respond to repair ticket requests submitted by Project Sites of the Center;
• Make basic repairs at project sites including but not limited to plumbing fixtures, lighting, electrical, hardware, carpentry, furniture building, drywall patch and paint;
• Regularly inspect, maintain and provide or coordinate repairs, as needed;
• Effectively communicate facilities needs, maintenance and repairs with direct supervisor, office managers and project site directors; periodically review contractor work during construction buildouts, renovations and installations;
• Maintain proper code compliance for sites in areas including fire safety, mechanical, emergency lighting, and electrical;
• Understand and inspect all site facilities operating systems (HVAC, security, electrical, plumbing, construction contractors) as well as oversee ongoing maintenance and vendor management;
• Exercise independent judgment and evaluation of facilities needs, consider all reasonable options and associated costs and decide on the optimum course of action;
• Responsible for transporting equipment, furniture and supply deliveries between sites as needed;
• Coordinate and supervise office moves, and the delivery of equipment and furniture at designated operating sites;
• Assist the Technology department with computer placement, wireless access point and camera installation and maintenance;
• Assist with setup for special events, trainings and large meetings at designated operating site;
• Make occasional deliveries;
• Inspect and identify any workplace safety hazards,address safety concerns, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, codes, permits, and standards;
• Act as liaison for external relations with NYC departments (police, fire, sanitation, and building inspectors);
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate will have a high school diploma and 3-5years' experience in facilities, maintenance and renovations; or a trade license and 3+ years' experience (e.g. electrician, plumbing, HVAC). Knowledge of all aspects of building systems, contractual maintenance, construction and related services. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills and meticulous attention to detail required. Must be able to effectively meet deadlines. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and…