The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), located in the heart of New York City, seeks a Property Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital and take your career to the next level.
The Property Manager will be responsible for all operations and life safety systems for a residential building with 100+ occupants. This includes supervision of others and scheduling for code required Fire Life Safety Director and property specific life safety operations planning.
To succeed in this position, the successful candidate will be exceptionally organized, detail oriented, and will have the judgement to prioritize and make administrative decisions quickly to keep things moving in a dynamic environment.
Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge
- Must have knowledge of Low Pressure Boilers, Fire Alarm Detection and Suppression systems.
Education
- Certification or course equivalency in Boilers, Electrical Power, Fire Systems.
Training
- NYC FDNY Courses in Fire Life Safety Director, etc.
Licensure
- Fire Life Safety Director, On-Site Certification required within 120 Days.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage a variety of projects
- Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail are essential
- Interest in fundraising, special events and love of animals are desirable.
Experience
- 10+ Years of relevant experience. Merchant Marine, Navy, or equivalent experience desired.
Specific Duties/Responsibilities
- 24 x 7 x 365 Fire Life Safety Director Coverage.
a. on-site certification by FDNY and site safety plan oversight to train FLSD on site.
b. Coverage is guaranteed for all shifts. Sit in as desk FLSD on occasion. - Building Manager: This role would essentially oversee all on-site operations.
a. Create and maintain active site-specific fire life safety plan. FDNY violation attached.
b. Review all plumbing and heating system components and create valve chart and operating plan for annual heating, domestic water, and domestic HW system operations.
c. Resident Engagement- Monthly communications with AMC Finance to review lease status, pending rent due, etc.
. This is processing documentation only.
2. AMC will continue to manage the lease process, and all financial interactions.
ii. Daily communications to reset room keys, access, unit condition issues, etc.
- Monthly communications with AMC Finance to review lease status, pending rent due, etc.
d. Review work order logbook. Update with status daily. Communicate with ED-FAC (Keith Fordsman) by cell, in person, email status.
e. Site Sprinkler Certification FDNY.
f. Utilities monitoring: Review consumption and deliveries with ED-FAC.
g. Mail Management: Postal and boxes, and mail delivery to unit slots behind the front desk.
h. Review compliance with FDNY FLSD & Fire Sprinkler Alarm System books.
i. Primary person during FDNY Inspections. Communicate closely with ED-FAC.
j. Creates work schedules and communicates with EVS (environmental services) and ED-FAC
weekly.
k. Oversee porter position (S) (common area cleaning and maintenance).
l. Coordinates all service contracts managed by AMC ED-FAC.
i. PJ Mechanical- HVAC PM and on call response to units or AC units.
ii. Plumbing:
iii. Fire Extinguishers.
iv. Fire Detection, Alarm, Annunciation, dial out system.
v. Oil for boilers.
vi. Roofing Vendor: As needed.
vii. Locksmith: TBD.
m. Coordinates with AMC during tenant turns that occur twice annually. Inspect units, resolve work due, coordinate readiness with temp furniture each season. [Focus occurs April - August annually.]
3. Two Technical Mechanics: Use of outside resources for two full-time mechanics to respond to work order requests and reimburse expenses from Home Depot. This may be maintained or replaced. 5 days each week working as a team and reviewing the logbook for work orders and very close coordinate with EVS and ED-FAC regarding unit turns annually.
Benefits Package Includes
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid time off
- 50% discount on veterinary care
- Continuing education funds with rollover options
- 403(b) matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer
Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:
A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.
Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT
A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.
A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.