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Building Manager

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Grade 105

  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The successful candidate must be familiar with all building systems including vertical transportation, environments, HVAC, electrical, fume hood exhaust, plumbing, BMS, DDC Controls, fire and life safety as well as internal emergency power systems that support administrative classroom spaces. Directs a union workforce in the day-to-day maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance 'operations for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems Along with managing the day staff, the incumbent will be responsible for assigning and following up on the evening shift work and staff as well as the scheduling and assigning of the refrigeration engineering team. Candidate will be specifically responsible for field supervision and training the work force as well as providing supervision for outside services or maintenance contracts as assigned. Candidate will be responsible to coordinate and manage system shutdowns.

Candidate must have working knowledge of repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers,

power transmissions, and other mechanical equipment. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with

established standards. Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards, work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery. In addition, candidate must also hold a valid F58 certificate as a Fire Safety Director. The Fire Safety Director then acts as the liaison with the responding emergency service, EH&S and others if a building emergency occurs. In their absence, the alternates are responsible for carrying out the requirements. If an emergency happens when these members of the department are not available, the most senior employee will have decision-making authority.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain their building Emergency Evacuation and Operations Plan (EEOP).
  • Coordinate with building/department administrators responsible for employee, student, and visitor health and safety.
  • Assign evacuation wardens (and alternates) for all areas of the building and insure that they know what their duties are in case of an evacuation. Evacuation warden orientation is required when there are changes of personnel.
  • Assure classroom instructors inform students about emergency procedures, exits routes, and assembly points on the first day of class.
  • Schedule "Evacuation Warden Training" for assigned personnel.
  • Schedule, conduct, and record fire drills as required by the NYC Fire Code.
  • Review the emergency plan at least annually and confirm that it is current.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent in education and experience plus four years of related experience
  • NYC Refrigeration License - Q-01
  • Experience managing facilities operations and maintenance staff.
  • Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
  • Leadership skills to manage and guide maintenance teams.
  • Professional demeanor and strong ethical standards.
  • Ability to conduct and analyze building inspections.
  • Strong financial acumen to manage budgets and control costs.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve issues within the facility.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with staff, vendors, and tenants.
  • Proficiency in building management software for record-keeping and scheduling maintenance tasks.
  • Proficiency with Computerized Management and Maintenance Systems Software
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations for compliance.
  • A-35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors
  • B-28 Supervision of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
  • G060 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
  • F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
  • P-98 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage System
  • P-99 Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator
  • S-12 Citywide Sprinkler Systems
  • S-13 Citywide Standpipe System
  • S-95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
  • F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director
  • 7G – NYS Pesticide Applicator License
  • Familiarity with (or certification in) Emergency Power Supply Systems

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to obtain required FDNY Certificates of Fitness within initial employment period.

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager

Certified Energy Manager

Other Requirements

  • Type other requirements and/or special indicators if CUIMC

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000

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