Team Leader Custodian/Maint

Brooklyn Public Library; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Public Library seeks a Custodial Supervisor to oversee regional building cleaning and safety compliance. You will train staff, schedule work, and supervise custodial teams to ensure high-quality service across branches.

The role requires a High School diploma, supervisory experience, and a valid New York State driver’s license. Evening and weekend shifts may be required; a union environment is noted.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory experience and skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Ability to schedule, supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
• Be available to work all shifts including evenings, weekends or holidays if required.
• Valid New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial tasks within a region including dusting, sweeping, buffing, floor stripping, mopping, cleaning sidewalks, etc.
• Trains custodial personnel on proper cleaning methods and equipment operation.
• Assists Team Coordinator in scheduling of work.
• Evaluates work of custodial personnel and takes appropriate action to ensure quality.
• Inspects branches to ensure high-quality service and address building conditions.
• Oversees operation of low-pressure heating systems within the regional building.
• Monitors use and storage of tools and supplies.
• May supervise minor repairs or report needs to mechanics.
• Arranges and supervises moving of furniture and equipment.
• May prepare acceptability reports on work performed by staff or contractors.
• Enforces safety standards and inventories custodial supplies.
• Maintains records and assists with timesheets and reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Schedule/train/evaluate staff

Time management

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

We offer thousands of free programs every day for people from all walks of life-immigrants learning a new language, aspiring entrepreneurs launching their dreams, children discovering the world, people of all ages exploring arts and culture. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life's greatest satisfactions: the discovery of a good book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn!

Job Description: Under direction, performs work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in supervising the cleaning, maintaining and enforcing of safety requirements in buildings, and the immediate grounds; performs related work as required. Assists Team Coordinators in the training, scheduling, supervision and evaluation of custodial staff performing such tasks as stripping, buffing, waxing, mopping, dusting, snow removal, grounds maintenance etc. within a region. Has a primary responsibility for the cleaning of a Regional building. The hiring salary is $53,248.00 and the incumbent salary for this position is $60,174.40 and the level Increase is $961. This position is in the bargaining unit. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 11/7/2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs typical custodial tasks within a region including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, buffing, floor stripping, mopping, cleaning sidewalks, etc. within a region and elsewhere as required
• Trains other custodial personnel on proper methods of cleaning and operation of equipment
• Assists the Team Coordinator in the scheduling of work
• Evaluates the work of custodial personnel in a Region; makes appropriate recommendations and takes appropriate action to insure that work is performed in an effective, efficient and quality manner
• Routinely inspects the branches in the region to assure delivery of high quality service and to note building conditions; takes necessary actions to remediate problems
• Oversees the operation of a low-pressure heating system within the Regional building
• Monitors efficiency, economy and quality of work performance, proper use, cleanliness and storage of tools
• May participate in or supervise the making of minor repairs and report conditions requiring services of mechanics
• Arranges for, supervises and may assist with the moving of furniture and equipment
• May make acceptability reports on the work performed by maintenance staff and outside contractors
• Enforces safety standards, Requisitions stores, issues and inventories custodial supplies and equipment within a Region.
• Maintains appropriate records as required
• Assists the Team Coordinator with timesheets and other records, prepares reports on work activities, and initiates work orders as necessary
• Performs other related duties as necessary

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Relevant trade/craft school training preferred.
• Must have minimum of three (3) years relevant experience and/or a minimum of four years substantial building operations experience outside the Library system.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and skills.
• Ability to schedule, supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
• Must have working knowledge of custodial/maintenance building operations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets desirable.
• Be available to work all shifts including evenings, Saturday, Sunday or holidays if required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Valid New York State driver's license.

We seek professionals dedicated to providing excellent customer service, developing fruitful partnerships in the community, and implementing programs aligned with our mission and vision. You will be immersed in a motivating and challenging environment where innovation is key to the organization. If you are looking to be a part of a stimulating workplace that is highly regarded by its culturally diverse community, BPL is the place to be.

Brooklyn Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Brooklyn Public Library is one of the nation's largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions.

We offer thousands of free programs every day for people from all walks of life-immigrants learning a new language, aspiring entrepreneurs launching their dreams, children discovering the world, people of all ages exploring arts and culture. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life's greatest satisfactions: the discovery of a good book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn!