Building Operator Foreperson at New York University – New York, New York

Building Operator Foreperson

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-15461
Type: Capital Projects and Facilities (WS2548)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Campus/Auxilary/Transportation, Facilities, Public Safety
New York University

Overview

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Oversee and perform work associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of the building structural systems and their related appurtenances, including but not limited to plumbing systems, electrical systems, landscaping, roofing systems, masonry and woodworking, window, door, wall and ceiling systems. Assign tasks to maintenance mechanics and oversee these activities by assisting in layout, fabrication and assembly problems as required; monitor the quality of work to help insure safety standards are met, monitor work progress to ensure that jobs are completed in a timely and cost effective manner.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:
10+ years of relevant experience as a building operator or maintenance mechanic.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of building systems, equipment and proper operating conditions. Knowledge of maintenance routines and standards. Basic knowledge of P.C. database and work processing software packages. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and physically cope with extreme conditions. Ability to lift large, heavy (50-100 lbs) and bulky items. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and lift for long periods. Ability to climb a 24ft ladder. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and to respond to occasional emergencies.

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $54.671. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

Salary: 54.67