Director of Facilities: Central Presbyterian Church NYC

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Job Title:

Director of Facilities: Central Presbyterian Church NYC

Job Description:

The Director of Facilities is responsible for all aspects of facilities maintenance and operations. This includes coordinating and supervising facilities-related staff, vendors, and contractors; initiating and managing all necessary improvements; overseeing fire and life safety systems and training; and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The Facilities Director serves all programs, departments, and offerings of the church, ensuring participants experience a clean, safe, and inviting facility that functions properly. The person in this role will be mindful of the church's historic nature and maintain the recently restored aesthetic to enhance the congregant experience and uphold neighbor appreciation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper functioning of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, gas, steam, lighting, kitchen, roof, doors, access, plumbing, fire detection and suppression, alarm, boiler, elevators, and other systems
• Maintain and, if necessary, acquire all manuals and drawings for all systems and equipment
• Manage and use the Building Management System (BMS) to balance comfort and cost
• Maintain a record of all building assets and systems in Central's CMMS (eSpace), including work orders, serial numbers, maintenance and repair history, expected life, and replacement costs
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment. Populate and manage the CMMS system (eSpace)
• Monitor the condition, quality, and appearance of the facilities and all related equipment
• Perform or supervise daily maintenance, repairs, construction, cleaning, and room setup
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and mandatory testing of all fire detection and suppression systems and any related training
• Manage all submittals required by individual city agencies and maintain a secure display board of all permits, filings, and other compliance documents
• Plan, assign, and supervise facilities-related personnel, contractors, and vendors
• Maintain relationships with and manage contractors and vendors for the above systems
• Request, write scope, and negotiate facilities-related contracts
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors for facility-related projects, repairs, and maintenance, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
• Prepare and monitor annual and long-term facilities budgets and approve related invoices
• Lead after-hours and emergency on-call duty in response to facility needs, including scheduled weekend projects and events

Safety, Security & Compliance

• Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all occupants by implementing and monitoring safety procedures and coordinating security personnel
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with appropriate standards and safety regulations
• Perform regular facility inspections to address safety risks and repair needs
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive facility safety management plan
• Conduct safety audits, evacuation drills, lockdown exercises, and other facility-related initiatives as operational and safety demands dictate

Event Management

• Assist staff and volunteers with the physical planning of events, including furniture management and operations support
• Coordinate and assist with the scheduling, setup, breakdown, and cleanup of all special events, meetings and church activities

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in property/facilities management or equivalent preferred

• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills required
• Proactive, hands-on approach to facility management
• Strong experience in HVAC, electric, plumbing, and all mechanical areas is mandatory
• Experience using CMMS, BMS, MS Office or Gmail Suite is mandatory
• Experience interacting and communicating with all relevant city agencies including DOB, NYCFD, DOH, NYPD and other agencies as necessary

Application Deadline

09/30/2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Central Presbyterian Church NYC

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)

City, State

New York, NY

Description of Organization

Our vision is to be a church that experiences the transformative power of the gospel and responds in reliance upon the Holy Spirit by following Jesus Christ in his mission to make all things new at Central, in New York City, and throughout the world.

Central is committed to building a strong community of faith in Jesus Christ that enables people from diverse backgrounds to experience the transformative power of the gospel through insightful biblical teaching, expressive worship, authentic prayer, and meaningful relationships. At the same time, we aim to provide a setting in which people who are undecided about their religious commitments may freely investigate the claims of Christianity. Together, we strive to serve the people of New York in humility and love so that we might have a positive impact on the world around us.

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