JONATHAN GAFNI
GSH Group
New York,NY
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Senior Facilities Management professional with progressive experience leading complex institutional and transportation facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. Proven success managing Local 30 engineering teams, multi-site operations, preventive maintenance programs, CMMS systems, contractors, vendors, and facility projects. Currently overseeing technical facilities and full-terminal maintenance operations at Grand Central Terminal, with responsibility extending from Manhattan to Queens.
Work History
Technical Facilities Manager
8 Months- Oversee technical facilities management and full-terminal maintenance operations at Grand Central Terminal, a highly complex and heavily utilized transportation facility.
- Lead and coordinate Local 30 engineering operations, managing maintenance priorities, staffing, work assignments, emergency response, and daily facility requirements.
- Oversee maintenance operations extending from Manhattan through Queens, coordinating engineering personnel, contractors, vendors, and technical resources.
- Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life.
- Utilize CMMS systems to manage preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, equipment records, maintenance history, assignments, and completion tracking.
- Analyze maintenance trends and CMMS data to identify recurring equipment issues, outstanding work, and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Direct preventive and corrective maintenance for critical mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building, and life-safety systems.
- Ensure maintenance activities and job-site practices meet OSHA safety standards and established workplace safety requirements.
- Partner with facility leadership, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and maintain continuity in a high-volume public environment.
Facilities Project Manager
3 Months- Managed facilities projects within a major Manhattan higher-education institution.
- Coordinated contractors, vendors, internal stakeholders, schedules, materials, and project requirements from planning through completion.
- Monitored project progress, quality, safety, schedules, and adherence to established requirements.
- Coordinated with engineering and building operations teams to minimize disruption to campus activities.
- Identified facility deficiencies and supported solutions to improve building functionality and reliability.
- Monitored contractor activities for compliance with OSHA safety requirements and safe work practices.
Maintenance Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Managed maintenance and engineering operations across four Mercy University properties spanning Westchester County, The Bronx, and Manhattan.
- Supervised and coordinated approximately 30 Local 30 engineers, directing daily operations, staffing, maintenance priorities, emergency response, and service delivery.
- Developed and managed preventive maintenance programs across multiple properties to improve equipment reliability and facility performance.
- Utilized CMMS systems for preventive maintenance scheduling, work-order management, equipment tracking, maintenance history, and performance monitoring.
- Coordinated mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building systems, and general facility maintenance.
- Managed outside contractors and vendors, coordinating specialized repairs, inspections, service calls, and facility projects.
- Worked directly with university leadership and stakeholders to prioritize facility needs and maintain operational service levels.
- Promoted OSHA-compliant safe work practices across engineering and maintenance operations.
- Responded to critical facility issues and coordinated engineering resources across multiple properties to minimize disruption.
Facilities Coordinator
3 Months- Coordinated daily facilities operations, work orders, engineering schedules, vendor communications, maintenance requests, and service delivery.
- Supported preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS work-order tracking, including equipment records and maintenance documentation.
- Coordinated communication among facility leadership, engineers, contractors, vendors, and university stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management, Finance
Skills
Facilities Management
Engineering Operations
Local 30 Union Engineering
Multi-Site Operations
Preventive Maintenance Programs
CMMS
Work Order Management
HVAC & Mechanical Systems
Electrical & Plumbing Systems
Building Systems
Vendor & Contractor Management
Facilities Projects
Maintenance Planning
Asset Reliability
OSHA Compliance
Emergency Response
Team Leadership
Client & Stakeholder Relations
CMMS / Work Order Management
Preventive Maintenance Systems
Electrical Systems
Plumbing
Building Automation Systems
Life Safety Systems
Facility Infrastructure
Asset Management
Contractor Management
Certification
OSHA 30 Certified
Personal Information
Title: Senior Facilities Management | Engineering Operations
Timeline
Technical Facilities Manager
GSH Group
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Facilities Project Manager
UG2
08.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Maintenance Manager
UG2
04.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Facilities Coordinator
UG2
01.2024 - 04.2024Read More
Arizona State University
Bachelor’s Degree from Business Management, Finance
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