The Facilities Manager is responsible for and supervises the maintenance, care, and efficient operation of all facilities used by the organization. Additional responsibilities include safety protocols, inspecting and maintaining electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and heating in the office. Schedule routine maintenance, plan new projects, and perform emergency services. Schedule daily cleaning service, assess the costs of maintaining workspaces. Monitor the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, kitchen and dining area, rooftop terrace, elevators, and other areas of the office building. The individual will manage the relocation of the current offices within Manhattan, collaborate with the architect, and independent contractors onsite during the buildout phase.

GTS is a leading global electronic market maker, powered by combining market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology.  As a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, GTS leverages the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today's financial markets. GTS accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and trades over 30,000 different instruments globally, including listed and OTC equities, ETFs, futures, commodities, Fixed Income, foreign exchange, and interest rate products.  GTS is a Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $12 trillion of market capitalization. Our workplace of 200 plus employees welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we take pride in our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Inspects and performs maintenance on assigned equipment and facilities.
• Ensures assigned facilities and equipment are ready for regular business and special events.
• Maintains files of warranties, records, licenses, inspections, service agreements, and contracts for various pieces of equipment.
• Maintains the inventory, storage, and distribution of equipment.
• Provides recommendations for purchases of new equipment.
• Collaborates with appropriate management to prepare and implement budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs routine maintenance on facilities and completes repairs as needed.
• Schedules routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors.
• Ensures proper security measure for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals.
• Maintains day-to-day operations of facilities, such as completing maintenance orders.
• Creates reports on maintenance, repairs, safety, and other occurrences for the founders of the company. 
• Manage office supplies inventory.
• Manage the delivery of moves, adds, and changes; support business projects of furniture fixtures & equipment procurement and capital projects; manage small (<$100K) construction projects; act as the area point of escalation. 
• Ensure vendors meet service delivery standards, including documenting and managing scope changes and performance shortfalls.
• Achieve cost savings through maximizing utilization of suppliers, preferred vendors/contractors; identify additional efficiency opportunities, consistent with department goals.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn the equipment and facilities to be maintained.
• Ability to maintain basic records and warranties.
• Ability to understand written directions in manuals and on manufacturer websites.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required to complete and maintain records.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as engineering, architecture, construction, or business management or 5-8 years’ experience in facilities maintenance & management.
• Industry certifications in Facilities, Construction and Project Management preferred.
• Ensures compliance with all safety standards, regulations and insurance, including but not limited to Fire, Life Safety, and OSHA.
• Experience working with Landlords, building management organizations and external contractors.
• Experience developing specifications for contracted facilities work and associated vendor management.
• Hands on skills and experience with facilities and equipment installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience in developing and performing scheduled preventive maintenance on facilities/equipment.
• Experience with building management systems.
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques.
• Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of HVAC and other building system (knowledge plumbing is a plus).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members.
• Great time management, organization, and prioritization skills. 
• Keen attention to detail and efficient problem solving skills.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time.

We're proud to employ some of the leading talent in the industry, and we work to ensure our employees enjoy a high quality-of-life.

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $150,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

What We Offer:

• A selection of healthcare plans for you and your family, some 100% employer paid; with coverage starting on day one
• In-office perks – Free lunch daily and access to a fully stocked pantry (when working in the office).
• Casual dress code (when working in the office).

Unsolicited resumes 

We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTS.