Facilities Manager – Hands-On Building Maintenance & Operations

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000
Location: Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center – East Hills, NY
Location Requirement: Must reside on Long Island and be available to respond to building emergencies, including overnight calls.

Position Summary

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (SJJCC) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee and personally perform the day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of our facility.

This is a working management position, not a primarily administrative role. We are looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, knows how to use tools, can troubleshoot building issues, and takes pride in fixing things themselves.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can independently identify issues, determine the best solution, and complete repairs without waiting for direction. Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, carpentry, painting, HVAC maintenance, equipment repairs, and general building maintenance. The position will also provide direction to maintenance staff and coordinate outside contractors when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Personally perform hands-on building maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting throughout the facility.

• Complete plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, door, hardware, fixture, and general building repairs.

• Troubleshoot HVAC systems, equipment, and building-related issues.

• Identify problems proactively and take ownership of repairs from start to finish.

• Conduct routine building inspections and perform preventative maintenance.

• Determine appropriate repair solutions and complete work in-house whenever possible and within applicable qualifications.

• Identify when outside contractors or licensed professionals are needed and coordinate their work.

• Research and purchase necessary tools, parts, and supplies.

• Provide hands-on support and direction to maintenance staff.

• Prioritize maintenance needs and respond to urgent building issues.

• Assist with facility improvements, installations, and renovations.

• Respond to after-hours, weekend, and overnight building emergencies.

Compensation details: 75000-85000 Yearly Salary

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Requirements

• <h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li><p>Minimum 5 years of hands-on building or facilities maintenance experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong practical knowledge of plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs.</p></li><li><p>HVAC knowledge and experience strongly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems and personally complete repairs.</p></li><li><p>Experience maintaining commercial buildings, schools, gyms, or large facilities preferred.</p></li><li><p>Experience leading or supervising maintenance personnel.</p></li><li><p>Strong mechanical aptitude, initiative, and independent problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of projects.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.</p></li><li><p>Basic computer skills for researching and ordering parts and supplies.</p></li><li><p>Must reside on Long Island and be available for emergency calls.</p></li><li><p>Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.</p></li></ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate is a true hands-on problem-solver who enjoys working with their hands, takes initiative, and can independently identify, troubleshoot, and repair building issues. We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping a facility safe, functional, and well-maintained.</strong></p>

Additional details

• Experience: 3-5 Years
• Entry level: 3-5 Years