Assistant Director of Facilities - Merraine Group : Job Details

This role offers a strong opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to support a multi-building campus on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The Assistant Director of Facilities will oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained spaces for educational, administrative, and performance use.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day building maintenance across multiple facilities (148,440 sq. ft.).
• Supervise maintenance and cleaning staff, ensuring high service standards.
• Use CMMS to track and complete work orders within 24 hours.
• Manage HVAC and BMMS systems for comfort and energy efficiency.
• Coordinate NYC DOB and FD inspections, fire safety testing, and compliance.
• Oversee space setup for meetings and events.
• Maintain supply inventory and vendor relationships for specialized services.
• Monitor budgets and payroll, managing overtime and scheduling.
• Participate in after-hours on-call support as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–8 years' experience in facilities management.
• Team leadership experience (up to 20 staff).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• NYC S-98 Certificate (or obtainable within 60 days).
• Spanish language and associate's degree are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and problem-solve.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting demands.
• Professional judgment, initiative, and adaptability required.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule, typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility for evenings/weekends.
• Physical requirements: lifting (up to 75 lbs), climbing stairs, quick mobility across buildings.

Salary & Benefits:

• $95,000–$105,000, based on experience
• Generous PTO, parental leave
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 403(b) with match, FSAs, wellness subsidy, professional development