SUPERVISING BUILDING CUSTODIAN

City of New York; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervising Building Custodian to oversee cleaning and maintenance operations across various locations. This pivotal role involves supervising custodial staff, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in city-owned buildings. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to fostering a safe and healthy environment. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to serving the community and making a positive impact through essential services.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
• Experience in supervising custodial staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate building cleaning and maintenance operations.
• Supervise custodial staff to ensure proper maintenance of agency buildings.
• Maintain inventory and provide distribution of custodial supplies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CUSTODIAN CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

HRA/General Support Services (GSS) provides safe, healthy, and appropriate facilities for HRA’s various social service programs. Its many functions include facilities planning and coordination, design and construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, custodial and other building services, health/safety program coordination, lease and property management, land use and environmental review activities, contract administration for facilities services, and warehouse operations. GSS plays a major role in HRA emergency preparedness.

Job Description

General Support Services (GSS) / Facilities Operations (FO) is recruiting for one (1) Custodian IV to function as Supervising Building Custodian, who will:

1. Direct and coordinate all area building cleaning and maintenance operations at City-leased and City-owned buildings utilized by HRA program and support components.
2. Supervise custodial staff, including senior building custodians, building custodians, assistant building custodians, junior building custodians, custodial assistants, and contracted staff assigned to buildings in custodial areas in order that agency buildings might be properly maintained.
3. Develop and implement control and scheduling of all phases of cleaning and maintenance to ensure efficient building operation.
4. Assess building conditions regarding cleanliness and maintenance and visiting each location and taking necessary measures to correct any deficiencies.
5. Maintain inventory and provide for distribution of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment.
6. Prepare and submit reports on status of building conditions, staffing supplies and equipment.
7. Arrange for appropriate training of staff.

Work Location: Various locations.

Hours/Schedule: Rotating Shifts: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday as needed.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc).
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with inventory control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at studentaid.gov/pslf.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.