Lead Building Custodian & Facilities Supervisor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Custodian III to supervise custodial staff and manage cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance operations across facilities. The role emphasizes safety, schedule planning, and adherence to established service standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting spaces, documenting deficiencies, coordinating supplies, and training staff in proper methods. The position supports facility operations for HRA/GSS and related departments, with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time satisfactory experience in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have three years of satisfactory experience as described in the Qualification Requirements above.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level III and IV candidates must have four years of satisfactory experience as described in the Qualification Requirements above.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial staff in various titles, including Building Custodians, Assistant Building Custodians, Junior Building Custodians, and Custodial Assistants, who perform cleaning, sanitation, and building maintenance duties.
• Assign schedules and monitor the daily work of custodial staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Inspect buildings and assigned areas to ensure that cleaning, sanitation, safety, and routine maintenance services are properly performed and meet established standards.
• Identify deficiencies, document areas requiring corrective action, and follow up to ensure that deficiencies are promptly addressed.
• Report building conditions, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and required repairs to the appropriate supervisor or responsible unit.
• Organize requisitions, receive, store, and distribute custodial supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure staff have the necessary resources to perform their duties.
• Maintain appropriate control and accountability of custodial supplies, equipment, keys, and other City property.
• Arrange for the opening and closing of assigned buildings and ensure that doors, entrances, equipment, and other City property are properly secured.
• Monitor building conditions during assigned hours and take appropriate action when emergencies, security concerns, spills, leaks, equipment issues, or other unexpected conditions arise.
• Supervise and monitor the work of custodians and cleaning contracted personnel and report on their performance, including compliance with established cleaning requirements, schedules, and service standards.
• Train custodial employees in proper cleaning methods, use and care of equipment, safety procedures, and applicable workplace requirements.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinate staff regarding work assignments, proper procedures, performance expectations, and workplace safety.
• Maintain records, logs, inspection reports, supply inventories, work schedules, and other documentation related to custodial operations.
• Respond to complaints and service requests concerning cleanliness, sanitation, building conditions, and custodial services and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

City of New York is seeking a Custodian III to supervise custodial staff and manage cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance operations across facilities. The role emphasizes safety, schedule planning, and adherence to established service standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting spaces, documenting deficiencies, coordinating supplies, and training staff in proper methods. The position supports facility operations for HRA/GSS and related departments, with standard weekday hours.