Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor Location: 151 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 – Ability to travel between program sites across Brooklyn required. Schedule: Full‑time, 35 hours per week Monday - Friday – must be on‑call coverage for overnight and weekends. FLSA STATUS: Exempt Salary Range: $66,300 About BCS BCS partners with people to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward self‑determination. Since 1866, founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, BCS has worked in neighborhoods impacted by systemic poverty. Today, we continue to strengthen communities by fostering the educational success of children, the leadership development of youth, the employment and housing stability of adults, the advancement of individuals living with disabilities, and the empowerment of seniors and families. Our work is rooted in the struggle for social justice and through action and advocacy we commit to shine a light on barriers that perpetuate inequitable systems as a part of the collective effort to ignite change. BCS serves more than 20,000 people in 42+ programs through the work of approximately 400 staff and 900 volunteers. Position Description The Maintenance Supervisor works under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities. This position is primarily responsible for the oversight of maintenance and custodial staff across several program locations throughout the borough. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of standard operating procedures, building maintenance, preventative maintenance schedules, repairs, and housekeeping to ensure the safety and comfort of the staff and clients and to maintain the integrity of the program’s physical spaces. The Maintenance Supervisor provides on‑call coverage for overnight and weekends. This position will work in cooperation with the Facility Coordinator, Program Directors and Division Directors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Schedule and direct a crew of Maintenance Technicians and Custodians to ensure that a wide variety of maintenance, repair and janitorial duties are prioritized, scheduled, assigned, coordinated and accomplished in a timely manner. Trains assigned staff for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills. Conduct performance reviews, regular supervision, and on the job training in a variety of maintenance and custodial skills. Construct, rebuild and repair equipment according to specifications and work orders. Perform a variety of skilled equipment maintenance; operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment to ensure safety, clean and proper working condition. Conducts purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of equipment; perform troubleshooting to repair or replace equipment; perform repairs to equipment. Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed. Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders. Purchase tools, equipment and materials. Operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies. Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and to identify necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc. Direct the care, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of all facilities to ensure that properties and systems are maintained in a clean, operationally sound, welcoming, and aesthetically pleasing manner. Assist the Director of Facilities in the development and implementation of budgets, plans, policies, and procedures for the construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of the buildings, systems, grounds, equipment, and related technologies. This includes overseeing the purchasing of maintenance and janitorial inventory as well as assessing annual maintenance contracts. Arrange and manage repairs of all systems and oversight of vendors performing such repairs. Maintain HVAC, Fire Alarm/Sprinkler, carbon monoxide detectors, Elevator service records including projects history and documentation, equipment warranties, owner manuals, vendor information, licenses, permits, citations, schedules, assets list, maintenance records, etc. Direct the prompt response to facility and operational emergencies. This can require unscheduled early morning, evening, and weekend work in response to emergencies and special situations. Ensure that proper preventive maintenance is being done in buildings by that all preventative maintenance logs are current including: HVAC, fire systems, electrical, extermination, etc. Ensure there is a comprehensive building inspection schedules and protocols. Inspect all buildings at least semiannually with the Director of Facilities. Coordinates with necessary management staff to assure that priority needs for maintenance and repair are promptly identified and addressed in a manner which avoids disruption to the program operations. Coordinates with the Director of Facilities determines needs for purchasing materials, equipment, and supplementary contractor services for required maintenance and repair of buildings, mechanical systems, fixed equipment, and grounds. Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities, systems, and/or equipment, etc. Move and relocate furniture, computers, office supplies, etc. as needed. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 6-10 years experience in one or more of the skilled trades (Carpentry, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC or other technical trade). Minimum 3 years facilities and staff management experience. Advanced knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and appliance maintenance. Customer service first attitude. Professional, courteous and friendly demeanor. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach when interacting with clients. Proactive self‑starter and a team‑player. Must have a clean driving record. Ability to climb stairs and lift and carry 50 pounds required. On‑call availability required. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management and vendors. Self‑starter with strong organizational and follow‑up skills. Detail‑oriented, flexible, persistent. Team‑oriented outlook with ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Proven ability to interact tactfully with staff, residents, visitors, vendors and contractors, and work cooperatively. Valid Driver’s license with clean driving record. Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver licence and fingerprinting as required by the funders program. BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This position is eligible to participate in BCS’s generous paid time off and benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, tax‑free flexible spending accounts, 403(b), and eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program. #J-18808-Ljbffr