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Job Title


Facilities Manager Beren and Katz Nursing


Company : Yeshiva University


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Summary: The Facilities Manager - Beren, Brookdale (Cardozo), and Katz Nursing is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance on the assigned campuses. Facilities, Plant Operations, Housekeeping managers, and outside maintenance vendors at these campuses will report to the Facilities Manager. Position Responsibilities: Responsible for the proper functioning of all major equipment relating to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning at the Beren, Brookdale (Cardozo), and Katz Nursing Campuses Oversees the Housekeeping, Facilities, Maintenance, and Plant Operations Supervisors and outside maintenance vendors at the Beren, Brookdale (Cardozo), and Katz Nursing Campuses as they carry out their responsibilities Responsible for setting up and overseeing the maintenance of plant equipment to ensure its proper functioning Train and supervise the Housekeeping, Facilities, Maintenance, and Plant Operations Supervisors on complex assortments of equipment; Manage the summer refurbishment of the dorms and rental apartments Recommend outside vendors where applicable Direct Supervisors in emergency situations Act as liaison with senior administrative staff at each campus Responsible for campus budgets and for planning of capital projects Coordinates plant ops and maintenance support at each campus Interface with contractors and construction managers on projects managed by the Project Management Office to ensure that maintenance requirements are considered and to ensure a smooth transition from construction to operations Responsible for budgeting and managing event setups and campus branding support Responsible for work order fulfillment in coordination with the work order dispatcher Manage facilities capital projects under $5 million, including sourcing vendors, monitoring quality and progress, approving invoicing, and ensuring smooth closeout Available on-call 24 hours for emergency response Lead a team of unionized employees with an understanding of union policies and procedures, the ability to navigate concerns, disciplinary action, and employee engagement Experience & Educational Background: An associate's degree and 3-5 years of experience managing a diverse maintenance environment, or a combination of skills and experience, is required Knowledge of general union guidelines and operating procedures Experience in higher education is preferred Skills & Competencies: Specific experience in the engineering/HVAC fields;Speaks clearly and expresses oneself well in one-on-one conversations and groups Develops effective written communications and uses them appropriately Interacts and proactively shares information with internal and external contacts where appropriate Develops effective relationships with peers, students, and employees Continually searches for ways to increase the satisfaction of faculty, students, staff, and other constituents Lead and encourage employee engagement Assumes responsibility to ensure issues/concerns will be addressed and monitors them through conclusion Identifies, defines, and analyzes information and situations before recommending a course of action Specific experience in the engineering/HVAC fields;Speaks clearly and expresses oneself well in one-on-one conversations and groups Develops effective written communications and uses them appropriately Interacts and proactively shares information with internal and external contacts where appropriate Develops effective relationships with peers, students, and employees Continually searches for ways to increase the satisfaction of faculty, students, staff, and other constituents Lead and encourage employee engagement Assumes responsibility to ensure issues/concerns will be addressed and monitors them through conclusion Identifies, defines, and analyzes information an