Building Management Unit
The Building Management Unit consolidates all functions supporting Custodian Engineers, operated by a centralized team that oversees and coordinates every aspect of facility operations. This unit manages maintenance, repairs, building improvements, materials, financial planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
The Building Unit also supervises and supports the five borough field teams, including the Directors of Facilities and their deputies, ensuring principals receive top-tier facilities management support.
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Health and Safety
The Office of Health & Safety (H&S) within the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) is a team of dedicated specialists focused on maintaining environmental health and safety standards across approximately 1,800 school buildings, spanning 130 million square feet throughout the five boroughs. H&S ensures regulatory compliance and risk mitigation in all NYC public schools through proactive monitoring, assessment, and remediation.
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