Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)
• Employees hired in this role may have the opportunity to work remote up to two day a week based on department needs 

Title: Director of Facilities Care and Safety (Bilingual Spanish/English Required)

Reports to: VP of Real Estate and Facilities Operations

Location: 305 Seventh Avenue, New York NY 10001

Hours: 35 hours, exempt

Salary: $97,000-$108,000/Year

Job Summary: Oversees agency building care and safety for agency facilities.

Major Duties:

1. Facility maintenance operations oversight
2. Health and Safety including fire safety compliance and emergency management
3. Capital projects, repairs, replacements and renovation projects
4. Management of third party security services
5. Regular building and equipment maintenance and coverage of emergency repairs

• Direct oversight of all Bronx and Manhattan GSS facilities and supervision of Brooklyn facility manager
• Assist in the negotiations, monitoring and oversight of all required facilities related service contracts with outside vendors including the third party maintenance contract
• Performs and documents site inspections including monthly written site visit reports and prepares maintenance plans for all Good Shepherd sites
• Initiate and maintain safety programs and document
• Develops internal systems to predict capital needs and prepares annual report of capital projections
• Consults and advises department heads and other managers in matters related to OSHA regulations
• Oversees agency systems and responds to emergencies
• Monitors and maintains documentation of agency compliance with health, fire and safety ordinances and regulations and addresses violations
• Oversees inter-office agency mail system and deliveries
• Oversees agency vehicle fleet
• Supervises agency maintenance, construction and renovation projects, including direct dealings with architects, contractors, suppliers and Department of Buildings
• Develops and maintains emergency preparedness plans and manuals and arranges for fire safety drills as required
• Prepares facilities related risk management materials and presents to CIRM committee
• Responsible for all furniture, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) outfitting at all GSS sites including specifications and strategy to creates spaces with commonality
• Manages third party security services including participating in developing and enacting agency wide security measures

Qualifications:

• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Management or related field with a minimum of 10 years experience 
• High School Diploma required
• At least 5 years experience in purchasing, contracts and real estate management
• Understanding of government requirements as they relate to agency operations
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have computer experience and a valid driver's license

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.