Facility Maintenance Director (005)

Role summary

Facility Maintenance Director (005) is a role at Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in New York, New York, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-05. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Facility Maintenance Director (005)

Company

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

Location

New York, New York, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-09-05

Job description

Maintenance & Facilities Director

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

Harlem, New York

About Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

Since 1884, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club has been transforming the lives of young people by providing safe, supportive, and enriching environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive. As a founding member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Madison serves more than 5,000 youth annually, ages 6–18, through high-quality programs that promote Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

With clubhouses located in Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, Madison is committed to maintaining welcoming, safe, and well-maintained facilities that support exceptional youth development programs and community engagement.

Position Summary

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club is seeking an experienced, hands-on, and highly motivated Maintenance & Facilities Director to oversee all aspects of facilities maintenance, repair, safety, and operations throughout the organization.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Maintenance & Facilities Director provides leadership and oversight for facility operations across four buildings totaling approximately 150,000 square feet located throughout Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. The position is responsible for maintaining safe, attractive, efficient, and code-compliant facilities while supervising maintenance personnel, managing contractors, overseeing capital improvement projects, and directing preventive maintenance programs.

This is a multi-site leadership position requiring regular travel between Madison's clubhouses throughout New York City. The Director will routinely visit each location to inspect facilities, oversee maintenance activities, coordinate contractors, respond to operational issues, and ensure consistent maintenance standards across the organization.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills while maintaining a willingness to perform hands-on maintenance work. In addition to directing maintenance staff and outside vendors, the Director is expected to perform and oversee minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general building repairs whenever practical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Operations

Direct and oversee the daily operation and maintenance of all Madison facilities.

Develop and administer a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.

Maintain facilities in a safe, clean, attractive, and fully operational condition.

Conduct routine inspections of buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs.

Develop annual maintenance plans and facility improvement priorities.

Maintain computerized work order and preventive maintenance systems.

Ensure timely completion of maintenance requests.

Building Systems

Direct the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of:

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

Fire alarm and life safety systems

Security and access control systems

Emergency generators

Lighting systems

Elevators

Roofing and building envelope systems

Mechanical equipment

Building automation systems

Hands-On Maintenance Responsibilities

Perform or oversee minor repairs and maintenance including:

Plumbing repairs including faucets, toilets, valves, fixtures, traps, drains, and water supply components.

Minor electrical repairs including switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, ballasts, lamps, breakers, and controls.

Carpentry repairs including doors, locks, hardware, cabinetry, shelving, trim, furniture, and windows.

Drywall repair, patching, taping, painting, and finishing.

Ceiling tile replacement.

Flooring repairs.

Installation of shelving, bulletin boards, equipment, and furnishings.

General building maintenance and preventative repairs.

Routine troubleshooting of facility-related issues.

Staff Leadership

Recruit, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel.

Assign work priorities and daily schedules.

Establish performance expectations and accountability.

Promote teamwork and exceptional customer service.

Conduct performance evaluations.

Develop staff training and professional development plans.

Vendor & Contractor Management

Solicit competitive bids and negotiate vendor agreements.

Manage contracts for maintenance, custodial, security, landscaping, waste removal, HVAC, elevators, and other facility services.

Coordinate and supervise outside contractors.

Ensure quality workmanship and timely project completion.

Review and approve invoices after verifying satisfactory completion of work.

Capital Improvement Projects

Assist in planning and implementing renovation and capital improvement projects.

Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.

Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality.

Provide recommendations regarding facility improvements and long-range capital planning.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDNY, DOB, DOH, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Maintain inspection records and required certifications.

Participate as a member of Madison's Safety Committee.

Develop and maintain emergency response procedures related to facility operations.

Respond promptly to facility emergencies.

Budget & Asset Management

Develop and manage departmental operating budgets.

Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and replacement parts.

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