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Building Maintenance Manager

Confidential Commercial Property
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026

Building Maintenance Manager – Job Description

Reports To: Property Owner

Position Summary

The Building Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of three office buildings in the downtown area of Rochester, New York. This position oversees all building systems, manages maintenance staff and contractors, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and provides a high level of service to tenants.

Key Responsibilities

Building Operations

  • Direct the day-to-day operation of all building systems.
  • Ensure proper operation and preventive maintenance of:
  • HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Elevators, fire alarm and sprinkler systems
  • Emergency generators
  • Building automation systems
  • Monitor building performance and respond promptly to operational issues.
  • Control maintenance expenses

Staff Supervision

  • Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance personnel.
  • Assign work orders and monitor completion.
  • Evaluate employee performance and promote a culture of safety and customer service.

Contractor Management

  • Select, supervise, and evaluate outside contractors and vendors.
  • Review contracts and ensure work is completed according to specifications.
  • Verify compliance with insurance and safety requirements.

Tenant Relations

  • Respond promptly to tenant maintenance requests.
  • Communicate planned maintenance and building improvements.
  • Maintain professional relationships with tenants and property management.

Safety and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire, life safety, environmental, and local building codes.
  • Coordinate annual inspections and testing.
  • Develop emergency response procedures and coordinate drills.

Security Coordination

  • Work with security personnel to maintain building safety.
  • Oversee access control systems and surveillance equipment as required.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; technical degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Five to ten years of commercial building maintenance experience.
  • Three or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
  • Experience managing high-rise office buildings preferred.
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Strong computer skills, including computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Certifications

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Administrator (FMA)
  • OSHA Safety Training

Skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Excellent communication and customer service
  • Budget and financial management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Organization and project management
  • Vendor and contract management
  • Emergency response planning

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk all floors of the building daily. Climb ladders and stairs.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Work in mechanical rooms and other confined spaces when necessary.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for emergencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $68,000

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