Lead Building Custodian

OLV Human Services; New York, Buffalo (NY, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Building Custodian to ensure the safety and maintenance of facilities. This role involves hands-on responsibilities such as inspecting buildings, coordinating maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in various trades, including carpentry and plumbing, and possess a strong understanding of environmental safety requirements. Join a supportive team where your skills will directly contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Benefits

Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services

Annual gym reimbursement up to $180

Employee referral program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, dental & vision insurance options

Paid employer sponsored life insurance

Supplemental insurance programs

Biometric health screening incentives

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of experience in various trades required.
• Knowledge of maintenance trades including electric, plumbing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain agency facilities, grounds, and vehicles.
• Coordinate work with maintenance and environmental service staff.
• Complete maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical skills

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Maintenance trades (electric, plumbing, carpentry)

Building environmental safety requirements

Education

High School/GED Equivalent

Job description

Friday, March 28, 2025

Do you enjoy working hands on in your career? Then we may have the position for you!

We are looking for a Lead Building Custodian to join our Maintenance team!

• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Paid employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!

Salary Range: $18.85- $26.00 per hour.

The salary range is determined based on qualified years of experience in relation to the job description below.

Responsible to: Maintenance Director or Maintenance Foreman

Job Summary:
The Lead Custodian is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of their assigned agency facilities, grounds and vehicles maintaining a safe environment. This position prioritizes site specific building needs in conjunction with site management staff and serves as the lead contact person for vendors and program staff for building needs.

Essential Job Duties:
1. Develop daily work list identifying building needs in conjunction with site management staff
2. Creates work orders and coordinates work with maintenance and environmental service staff within their assigned building
3. Ensures maintenance, environmental service staff and vendors work orders are submitted and completed in a timely manner
4. Completes maintenance needs/tasks in building including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and paint projects.
5. Ensures their assigned building is in compliance with regulatory codes by completing monthly building and vehicle safety inspections.
6. Completes large floor care projects, stripping, waxing, and carpet cleaning.
7. Maintains maintenance equipment within their building(s).
8. Completes routine maintenance as needed
9. Completes room set ups and moves as needed.
10. Completes lawn care and snow removal as needed.

Skills:
• Basic computer skills
• Mechanical skills
• Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment
• Knowledge and experience in maintenance trades, electric, plumbing, carpentry.
• Knowledge of building environmental safety requirements.

Education:
Minimum Degree Required: High School/GED Equivalent

Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: 6-9 years working in various trades

Required License/Registration/ Certification: New York State Driver’s License

Training:
- New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements:
The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions
• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.