Lead Custodian

Sisters-of-St.-Josep; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

The Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood, NY, seeks a Facilities Supervisor to oversee convent operations, coordinate daily maintenance, and ensure safety compliance.

The role includes managing housekeeping and custodial teams, scheduling, and vendor coordination. Qualifications include a high school diploma, facilities management credentials preferred, at least 5 years in facilities leadership, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree or certification in facilities management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of facilities or building management experience.
• Supervisory experience managing custodial or housekeeping staff.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Willingness to be on-call for building emergencies.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage facility service requests and ensure completion within established timelines.
• Conduct regular building inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Monitor remodeling or repair projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Supervise housekeeping and custodial staff.
• Assign daily and weekly work schedules.
• Approve timesheets and monitor attendance.
• Provide training and guidance to staff.
• Oversee and assist with cleaning building areas as needed.
• Coordinate larger repairs with outside vendors.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

On-call for emergencies

Attendance and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Facilities management degree or certification preferred

Job description

Location: On site / Brentwood, NY, USA
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Maintenance
Annual Salary range:from $ 52,000.00 to $ 64,000.00

MISSION STATEMENT: Empoweredby God's love, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, faithful to the vision of one sacred Earth community, we live and work to bring all into unionwith God and one another.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sisters of St. Joseph are looking for a Facilities Supervisor who is responsible for the supervision of the CSJ Convent. The Supervisor will oversee the CSJ convent facility operations, coordinate day-to-day

maintenance and repairs, discuss major concerns with the Administrator and Facilities

Director, handle moves, and manage housekeeping and custodial personnel, all while

remaining compliant with safety protocols. The key responsibilities are the management of

Housekeeping and Custodians for the daily physical cleanliness of the building for the safety

of the Sisters and property, and for all minor repairs within the Convent. Maintain an

inventory of supplies and equipment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Degree or certification in facilities management, building operations, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of facilities or building management experience
• Supervisory experience managing custodial or housekeeping staff
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Willingness to be on-call for building emergencies
• Strong attendance and punctuality

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Track and manage facility service requests and ensure completion within established timelines
• Conduct regular building inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
• Monitor remodeling or repair projects to ensure compliance with safety standards
• Supervise housekeeping and custodial staff
• Assign daily and weekly work schedules
• Approve timesheets and monitor attendance
• Provide training and guidance to staff
• Oversee and assist when necessary with cleaning Building area
• Respond to maintenance requests from Sisters and staff
• Coordinate larger repairs with outside vendors
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, paper goods, and repair materials
• Purchase replacement supplies and equipment as needed
• Make periodic trips to vendors for supplies and equipment
• Maintain facility contracts and records
• Attend staff meetings and participate in the Safety Committee
• Maintain organized storage areas including attic, basement, and supply rooms
• Assist with event preparation or facility needs during special events
• May be required to work occasional weekends or respond during emergencies

This job operates in both an inside living with assistance environment and an outdoor

environment that is subject to all seasonal environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain,

snow, wind, humidity, etc. This role routinely uses various cleaning and maintenance

equipment Cleaning Tools - cleaning solutions, vacuum, floor buffers, mops, buckets, gloves,

etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use

hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel or operate objects or tools, and reach with hands and

arms. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move furniture, utilize

tools, bend, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, or otherwise move objects. This position

involves standing, kneeling and bending most of the time. Specific vision abilities required by

this job includes vision acuity to perform activities within arm’s reach and to adjust focus.

This position offers a competitive benefits package including

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• a 403(b)-retirement plan
• 14 paid holidays plus paid time off

Compensation for this position is based according to market rate and experience level.