Senior Facilities Manager

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Reporting to the Network Director of Facilities, the  Senior Facilities Manager is a reliable team player who is willing to learn. Like all DREAM employees, the Facilities Manager should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility.

• Manage and develop staff members of the Facilities team and ensure team member work schedules align to the needs of  the organization;
• Assess the performance of the Facilities team and conduct performance evaluations throughout the year;
• Provide input into promotions, wage increases, and other personnel decisions;
• Support with interviewing potential hires and provide input into hiring decisions;
• Perform daily inspection of school building, park and office condo, checking for any issues or items that have the potential to disrupt daily operations, and addressing them accordingly;
• Manage cleaning service and part-time employees to ensure the school, park and office condo are kept clean;
• Create and implement a cleaning and preventive maintenance program/schedule;
• Recommend and select equipment and materials and ensure we have complete inventory of equipment at all times; 
• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules to ensure maximum longevity of equipment and determine replacement, repair, and maintenance needs;
• Maintain vendor relationships, including coordinating orders or repairs with external parties;
• Manage team to ensure facilities maintenance tickets are prioritized and responded to in an efficient and strategic way;
• Ensure repairs such as painting and patching, minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs are completed, if needed;
• Create systems to proactively assess the state of facilities, identify repairs, and ensure repairs are made in a timely fashion;
• Maintain facilities inventory and order materials for the facilities team to ensure all materials are on site at all times 
• Assign roles and responsibilities to all team members to ensure work is strategically prioritized and gets done in a timely manner
• Collect and maintain direct reports’ daily work sheets;
• Train team in job skills, work regulations, cleaning methods, use of equipment and safety practices;
• Establish approach, technique and methods for team’s work; 
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence related to the work;
• Regularly review and manage building and park service maintenance calendar, monitor activities of service employees, and consult with service contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications;
• Receive, investigate, and respond to property-related emergency calls;
• Ensure that all buildings are up to code and in compliance with all regulations; 
• Manage and coordinate building-wide inspection;
• Support with and/or lead management and execution of special projects and other tasks, as needed.

• High School diploma required;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities management, as a construction trade supervisor, or in a related area; 
• Knowledge of plumbing & HVAC systems;
• Mechanically inclined (i.e. – ability to use tools to make repairs as needed);
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; 
• Any current FDNY certificates of fitness, HVAC or plumbing certifications a plus;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and strong attention to detail;
• Commitment to the mission and goals of DREAM and DREAM Charter School;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and have no difficulty bending, standing, climbing or walking, for short or long periods of time.
• Please Note: The selected candidate will be required to obtain the following FDNY certifications within 6 months of the hire date: S-12 Sprinkler, S-13 Standpipe and S-95 Fire Alarm Supervision.

• The Senior Director of Facilities is part of the Network Facilities team, which currently works 5 days per week in the office.
• Some evening and occasional weekend work is required.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job

• Stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, lift heavy objects, climb ladders, work at heights, and in tight spaces
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision

• We offer comprehensive benefits including:
• Flexible Medical Health Plans,  subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave; 
• Flexible spending account options;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
• Fitness and entertainment discounts;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
• Referral bonuses;
• All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.
• Benefits are subject to change.

• DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. 

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims 

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.