Matthew Marks Gallery is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of six properties. The successful candidate will be highly organized, hands-on, and experienced in managing complex projects for both commercial and residential buildings.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify building issues and implement repairs
- Ensure the cleanliness and integrity of the facilities
- Manage capital improvements and renovations; obtain DOB and NYC permits when required
- Maintain building systems, including electrical, lighting, plumbing, elevators and HVAC repair
- Oversee outside vendors; obtain proposals, review contracts, secure insurance certificates, and approve invoices
- Open/close buildings outside of business hours to provide access for repairs, inspections, cleaning, deliveries, and maintenance
- Rent and procure equipment and materials as needed
- Collaborate with staff to plan and execute the buildout and renovation of gallery spaces for exhibitions
- Maintain operational storage in each location, collaborating with staff to prioritize materials, tools and equipment necessary to be onsite
- Restock cleaning and porter supplies, maintain storage closets
- Schedule window and facade cleaning
- Oversee trash removal
- Responsible for periodic building maintenance services, including pest control, snow removal, landscaping, fire extinguisher inspections, and graffiti removal
- Facilitate inspections with NYC, insurance, and other regulators
- Uphold building safety and regulatory compliance
- Respond to and manage emergency situations
Key Skills/Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Understanding of NYC building standards and codes
- Experience with construction and renovations
- Some knowledge of engineering and architecture preferred
- Team player, active problem solver, able to work in a dynamic environment with high level of accountability
- Knowledge of security procedures
- Ability to document and maintain logs
- Valid driver’s license
Application Instructions / Public Contact InformationPlease email your resume and cover letter to jobs@matthewmarks.com. Include the job title to which you are applying in the subject line. Please no phone calls.