--- title: Building Operator at New York University description: New York University is hiring for the Building Operator role in New York, NY. Pays $53.2K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/building-operator-at-new-york-university-01a0e9f2-c9d6-7cab-9fcf-7e88fa4be09e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join New York University as Building Operator in New York, NY. Pays $53.2K per year. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7n30kj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | New York University | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $53.2K/yr | | **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** New York University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 115 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for New York University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $64,000 – $88,000 a year (median $78,000). ## Description ## Position Summary SHIFT: Monday, Tuesday, Friday - Sunday 3:00PM - 11:30PM Operate, maintain and repair building systems and equipment to perform safely and efficiently; respond and complete client work requests; perform preventive maintenance duties and routines, and provide other building-related services as required. ## Qualifications **Required Education:**High School Diploma or equivalent**Preferred Education:**FDNY Certificate of Fitness, Trade school or other post-elementary education.**Required Experience:**5+ years of relevant experience as a Building Operator, Building Engineer, Handyperson, or other Tradesperson.**Preferred Experience:**Experience in higher education, health care, telecommunications, or other sensitive facilities where high levels of performance and reliability are required.**Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:**Knowledge of building systems, equipment and proper operating conditions. Knowledge of maintenance routines and standards. Good written and verbal communications skills, good interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge/familiarity with computer applications such as email. Positive attitude, willingness to collaborate and team with others to accomplish work efficiently and to high quality standards. Essential Requirements of the Position: Proficient in English (e.g., reading directions and instructions written in English); ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb a ladder, work in small, cramped spaces, and in outdoor environments and elements (combined 40% - 50%).**Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:**Knowledge of University and department policies, processes, and quality standards. ## Additional Information In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $53.199. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. 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