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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Nevis Operations will be responsible for ensuring delivery of all maintenance services

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of all maintenance services across facilities.
• Direct mechanics and groundskeepers in performing building system repairs, preventive maintenance, and landscaping tasks.
• Inspect contracted work, corrective maintenance tasks, and construction/improvement projects to confirm compliance with client expectations, specifications, and contracts.
• Approve completed work for payment after verifying accuracy and quality.
• Identify maintenance needs and assign staff to maximize the efficient use of resources.
• Direct first response to service requests, assessing urgency, and determining the appropriate level of response.
• Support and implement University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment to ensure availability.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements for assigned staff.
• Coordinate with Special Events to arrange and prepare physical areas for scheduled events.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or the equivalent required. A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conversant in statutory requirements of New York City and how they relate to building management.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be available for snow removal. 

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in business management and delivery of maintenance in a customer service environment.
• Strong familiarity with building HVAC.
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems are highly desirable.  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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