Facility Supervisor BCHHH

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for contracted services for the Bergen County Housing Health and Human Services Center including supervising both lead janitors and cleaners (members) providing janitorial services for the Center.

Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House Inc.:

• Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals
• Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality
• Practices job requirements on an accurate timely and regular basis
• Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members co-workers and supervisors
• Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned
• Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements
• Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames.

Supervisory Responsibilities when applicable:

• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff in order to enhance their technical skills sets leadership qualities and administrative functions
• Provides on-going support to staff to ensure completion of job responsibilities
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agencys policies applicable laws and governmental regulatory agencies
• Reviews staff responsibilities to determine time frame and scope of authority reviews staffing requirements and allotments of available resources
• Evaluates staff productivity and documentation of service delivery
• Works with staff to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training new employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Functions Include:

1. Ultimately responsible for continual communication / interaction with the Center Director relating to the interior cleanliness and exterior (grounds) and overall appearance of the property
2. Ensure that appropriate disciplines and auditing procedures exist and are updated for all functions managed in accordance with Agency and Member policies and operating standards
3. Manage facilities staff and ensure continuous service to building and grounds
4. Order/Maintain cleaning supply inventories
5. Maintain schedules for both lead janitors and members for a 365-day continuous schedule
6. Work with staff to set and attain meaningful performance and developmental goals for members. Monitor the progress of staff goals and provide appropriate support. Address necessary issues to keep unsatisfactory performance disruptions and discontent to a minimum. Maintain effective two-way communications between Facility Manager and Lead Janitors and Cleaners.
7. Repairs damaged wood plaster or sheetrock walls and ceilings including replacing ceiling tiles paints interior and exterior wood metal sheetrock plastered or masonry surfaces; repairs and installs locks and fixtures; replaces window balances and blinds and springs adjusts doors to close properly. Replaces broken glass.
8. Responsible for minor plumbing repairs such as but not limited to stoppages leaks in copper plastic and waste pipes; replaces pop-up drain stoppers basin drain assemblies in sink faucet washers or cartridges rings in faucet spouts ballcock in toilet tanks shower faucets.
9. Shovel snow and spread ice melt on all walkways ramps stairs loading dock gazebo area and parking lot as necessary to supplement the County of Bergens General Services Division who is primarily responsible for snow removal to help prevent hazardous conditions from forming.

Functions to be assigned to Lead Janitor and supervised by Facility Manager

1. Clean building floors by sweeping mopping scrubbing or vacuuming them.
2. Gather and empty trash.
3. Service clean and supply restrooms.
4. Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
5. Clean windows glass partitions and mirrors using specific cleaners sponges and squeegees.
6. Dust furniture walls machines and equipment.
7. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
8. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
9. Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking kitchen and supply room doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
10. Notify manager when supplies are low.
11. Remove snow from loading dock steps and spread snow melting chemicals on loading dock.
12. Set up arrange and remove decorations tables and chairs to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
13. Clean/Sanitize Kitchen after each use
14. Clean/Sanitize Dining room after each use.
15. Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
16. Set up arrange and remove decorations tables an chairs to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
17. Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
18. Assign/Supervise tasks for Members.
19. Any other duties deemed necessary for the operation of the Center.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have valid drivers license
• Willing to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays when necessary.

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager