Building Technician - Administrative

Title:Building Technician - Administrative

Location:Bronx New York

Pay Range:$41.21 - $41.21 per hour (effectively $75000 per year)

FLSA Classification:Full-time (35 hours) Non-exempt

Role Summary:The successful candidate will oversee the daily internal and external maintenance of the facility including cleaning and repairs. S/he will be responsible for maintaining logs and vendor relations and to ensure the facilitys day-to-day operations are running smoothly. S/he will work closely with the facility Superintendent and the Operations Manager to ensure that maintenance plans are performed according to long-term facility goals and all federal state and city regulations.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

The Building Technician is responsible for but not limited to:

• Participate in development of maintenance plans to include planning for infra-structure upgrades equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure future capabilities and maintenance of the buildings.
• Make recommendations for changes to existing standards policies and procedures.
• Plan and Organize facilities and or/office spaces preventative maintenance activities.
• Manage state and city facility inspections with Directors or Administrators.
• Submit Daily Report on facilities and or/office space activities.
• Create a report for special projects in facilities and/or office spaces such as annual painting plans mechanical and office upgrades.
• Provide training and coaching for maintenance staff on safety methods and on equipment or tools usage.
• Attend and participate in facility and management meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized services.
• Monitor expenses and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Responsible for visiting All non-shelters monthly and conducting inspections.
• Working with personnel of rental spaces to address facility concerns.
• Performing daily weekly and monthly walk-throughs to inspect all facility common areas.
• Assisting with the oversight of the internal and external facility related systems tests and inspections including boiler elevator exterminations sprinklers standpipe and fire pump fire system/extinguishers smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Managing the Callahan and other NYS facility inspections with other facility supervisors.
• Itemizing projects needed throughout the year and giving items priority ratings.
• Responding immediately to emergencies during off-hours and rectifying the related issues.
• Ensuring compliance with city state and federal building codes and industry standards including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Universal Precautions.
• Obtaining and maintaining licenses and certifications needed to operate the facility legally and safely.
• Assisting in the development of maintenance goals and objectives and policies and procedures.
• Recruiting supervising monitoring and evaluating food handling/housekeeping and maintenance staff members to ensure they successfully perform routine daily weekly and periodic tasks.
• Establishing and implementing schedules and work assignments for food handling/ housekeeping and maintenance staff.
• Monitoring and controlling facilities supplies and equipment to maintain daily stock.
• Attending and participating in facility and professional group meetings as scheduled.
• Preparing and cleaning the garbage room to ensure weekly removal of trash and recyclables.
• Removing snow and salts ice on the exterior grounds of the facility.
• Maintaining awareness of new trends and developments in the field of food handling/housekeeping and maintenance to incorporating new developments into the facility as appropriate.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with facilities and other departmental supervisors concerning facility issues.
• Working diplomatically to solve problems in the facility.
• Producing weekly monthly quarterly and annual progress reports.

Physical Requirements:

1. Regularly stand sit and walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
2. Physical fitness for frequent bending lifting reaching and extended walking.
3. Ability to perform heavy work including lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds and frequently carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
4. Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:

1. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

1. Frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat.
2. Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

1. Provide professional development coaching and mentorship to subordinates.
2. Office setting with regular exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.
3. Ability to work a standard schedule with assigned hours.
4. Flexibility to work outside of standard hours or on weekends if required.

Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of increasingly responsible food handling and housekeeping experience in a residential facility including some lead supervisory experience of at least three (3) staff.
• Completion of a vocational/technical certification/license program in a related field is preferred; a High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Skilled in HVAC maintenance repairs electrical and plumbing.
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness P-98 and S-95.
• Food handler certificate NYC/NYS.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certification.
• CPR / First Aid.
• Fire Safety Certification preferred; F-80 F-02 S-12 & S-13 Boiler Certification.
• NY Valid Driver License if authorized to drive agency vehicle.
• Able to operate related equipment tools and materials used in the facility.
• Knowledge of city state and federal building codes and industry standards.
• Proficiency in software applications including word processing spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge and experience of interacting with dual diagnosis personalities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills detail-oriented and efficient.
• Maturity integrity and sound judgment.
• Must be able to read speak write and understand English for administrative purposes.
• Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
• This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employmentbased upon age race creed color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion military or veteran status sex disability (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.

NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Paid Time-off
• Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
• Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Aflac: Short-Term Disability CA Accident and Hospital
• Employee Discount Program

False Statements

Misrepresentation of your experience skills or education or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.

At-Will Employment Disclaimer:

While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship please note that NAICA is an at-will employer. Under these terms employment is subject to termination at any time without notice and with or without cause at the discretion of the organization.