Facilities Associate
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Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Urban Dove Team Charters is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee building tasks, ensuring a safe and cost-effective environment. The ideal candidate will maximize space and manage resources while exhibiting strong leadership. Our goal is to ensure a seamless workspace for optimal employee performance from those within our Charter Management Office (CMO) in Long Island City.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

The Central Office is the non-profit entity that manages the Urban Dove Charter Schools. The CMO provides a wide range of services-including back office functions, accounting, hiring, professional development, data analysis, public relations, advocacy, and more. The CMO is also responsible for providing support structures for the schools and ensuring proper replication of the model as the organization expands.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversee all facility installations and refurbishments, including telecommunications, heating, and electricity.

* Ensure equipment and supplies are maintained according to health and safety regulations.

* Evaluate building structures for repair or renovation needs.

* Monitor utility consumption to reduce costs.

* Manage facilities staff and external contractors.

* Oversee allocation of resources like parking spaces and ensure proper waste disposal and building security.

* Distribute office space based on departmental needs.

* Manage insurance plans and oversee service and maintenance contracts.

* Maintain both financial and operational records.

* Conduct regular analysis and forecasting related to facilities.

Requirements

* Prior experience in a facilities management role.

* Proficiency in technical operations and knowledge of facilities management best practices.

* Basic understanding of accounting and finance.

* Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.

* Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

* Solid analytical and critical thinking abilities.

* Basic handyman skills

OUR MISSION:

Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

OUR VISION:

Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC:

Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.