Maintenance Supervisor

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world‑class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.

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Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance team of the New York office, ensuring facilities are in good condition, managing repairs, and coordinating maintenance projects.

• Supervise Maintenance Staff:
  Lead and manage the maintenance support team, assigning tasks, managing timely responses to requests and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Supervise and assist with conference room meeting set ups and breakdowns including special events, working with the various hospitality and business services teams. Supervise/Execute all internal office moves. Ensure onsite coverage on holidays and weather‑related events.
• Coordinate Maintenance Projects:
  Plan and oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to prevent equipment failures and minimize downtime.
• Conduct Inspections:
  Regularly inspect facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance within health and safety standards.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, compliance reports, and warehouse office furniture inventory. Provide regular updates to management on maintenance performance and issues.
• Manage Budgets:
  Oversee maintenance budgets, including purchasing supplies and equipment, and ensuring cost‑effective operations.
• Training and Development:
  Hire, train and mentor maintenance staff to enhance their skills and ensure high‑quality work performance.

• Technical Knowledge:
  Proficiency in various maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, corporate kitchen systems, and carpentry.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to lead a team effectively, manage schedules, and coordinate with other departments or contractors.
• Problem Solving Abilities:
  Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, management and upwards.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, iPhone messaging, emails.
• Must be able to lift and move objects such as heavy boxes, furniture and equipment.

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in building maintenance, facility management, or a related field is often preferred.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.