Operating Supervisor-Facilities & Field Services O&M Queens

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanics performing daily work orders related to the normal maintenance of the physical plant including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, vertical transportation, cooling systems and carpentry where required, in addition to oversight of grounds including all safety markers, signage, parking and landscaping.
• Maintain storm water systems and vacuum sweeper in accordance with NYSDEC, EH&S and Corporate standards including all preventive maintenance and sampling.
• Oversees contractors and provides general and timely support services to tenant organizations.
• Plans, directs and controls the safe and efficient operation of various assigned tasks within Company facilities in accordance with corporate and departmental operating procedures.
• Implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed.
• Takes lead and is able to present on all safety initiatives and programs.
• Provides job safety briefings to direct reports at the beginning of work shifts or prior to the commencement of specific tasks when appropriate or when the job description vastly changes.
• Schedules and reports personnel time for direct reports in accordance with Company and department procedures.
• Identifies training needs and coordinates training of direct reports and provides on-the-job training when required.
• Orders and coordinates the timely supply of materials, tools, equipment and subcontractors to ensure work is conducted efficiently.
• Schedules and reports expenditures for materials and subcontractor labor.
• Makes sure O&M and Capital expenditures are monitored to ensure budget guidelines are met.
• Schedules and monitors the performance of maintenance and periodic testing of critical building systems including fire safety, security, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and emergency power supply systems, where applicable.
• Provides oversight, monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports and contractor personnel. Reports performance issues and provides appropriate disciplinary action when required.
• Performs the duties of evacuation supervisor during drills and emergencies, when and where required.
• Ensures that emergency notification system operations and building evacuation plans are communicated to tenant organizations and then schedules and conducts periodic drills to ensure those plans are understood, where required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years Facilities Management Experience or Associate's Degree and 4 years Facilities Management Experience or High School Diploma/GED and 5 years Facilities Management Experience.
• Relevant Work Experience: Knowledge of Building Systems is required. 2 years of knowledge of leading in a Collective Bargaining Agreement-governed environment, including Union Rules and Protocols is required. 2 years of Supervisory experience is required.
• Physical Demands: Ability to respond to system emergencies, work in all weather conditions, carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and enter confined spaces, work in adverse conditions that include noise, confined spaces, and high elevations, work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment, work in inclement weather and adverse conditions, wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs.