Full-time, Exempt, $98,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Engineering and Facilities, the Assistant Director of Facilities will be an integral part of the Engineering and Maintenance & Custodial teams. This role will work closely with the Custodial Manager and the Assistant Chief Engineer to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment across all facilities.

They must be highly organized and hands-on to oversee the day-to-day facility operations while also managing small internal projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders while driving operational excellence and project execution.

Skills/Experience/Education

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7 years of experience in facilities management, operations, or project coordination.
• Experience working alongside engineering and custodial teams preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Basic project management experience (formal certification is a plus).
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) is preferred.
• Strong vendor management and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Management
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Project Management
• Financial & Administrative Support
• Interdepartmental Coordination & Collaboration

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this role are needed to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles. Ability to interact in-person with colleagues. Use common office tools and machines (computer, phone). Ability to traverse throughout the office and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum and visit different levels of the building. Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.

Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 15 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.

Paid Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.

Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee's annual salary.

Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan - 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents. Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.

Additional benefits include discounted transit benefit, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

Employment Status and Compensation This is a full-time exempt role. The annual salary is $98,000. The Assistant Director of Facilities may be relied upon to work to support staff during evening and weekend events.

Application Process
Apply here or send resume and cover letter to:

Head of Engineering and Facilities

The Frick Collection

1 East 70th Street

New York, NY 10021

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment. Benefits subject to change and may differ based on employee status