Manager of Custodial Services (Evening Shift)

Manager of Custodial Services (Evening Shift)

Director of Custodial Services Associate Vice President for Operations

Responsible for day-to-day operationsof institutional housekeeping and custodial services for all Garden facilitiesspanning33 buildings and250 acres of grounds;including office buildings green houses libraryandlaboratoriesoftheNewYork Botanical Garden.

• Continually inspects the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden propertytomaintaincleanbuildings and litter-free grounds throughout.
• Manages and supervises the activity of the unionized custodial workforce that provides all housekeeping services.
• Foster and maintain effective communication and collaboration with the morning shift management team and overlapping shift staff to ensure seamless operational continuity.
• Provides supportas neededfor all special events site-wide which may includesetting up tables chairs tents and supplies.
• Supervisesthe custodialworkforce and addressesperformance or disciplinary issues as needed.
• Assists the director in maintaining budgetary control of all expenses related to custodial services.
• Trains employees in proper performance of custodial tasks use of chemicalsandproper use of PPE.
• Explainsand enforcessafety requirements when utilizing cleaning equipment and/or sanitizing.
• Develops and implements comprehensive preventative maintenance and deep cleaning schedules for facilities including detailed plans for hard floor care and carpet.
• Establishes and reviews work assignments and modify as required.
• As needed provides custodial support to outside contractors providing services to NYBG.
• Coordinates snow removal procedures around Garden buildings and pubic areas.
• Prepares Work Orders and distributes to service crew dispatch orders and relay messages and special instructions to mobile crews using radio.
• Attends training as requested.
• Performs any combination of the following duties to correct floor deficiencies; stripping and refinishing cold or hot water carpet extraction floor buffing and scrubbing.
• Enforces OSHA requirements and compliance
• Performs daily supply inventory and equipment inspection
• Creates and maintains a daily work report for morning review by supervisors
• Stays current on CDC guidelines for COVID-19 disinfection as well as other viruses

• Strong supervisory ability good judgment and interpersonal skills.
• 3-5 years experience in custodial services
• 1-3 years experience in managing a unionized workforce disciplinary procedures and scheduling; required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• OSHA 10 certified.
• Experience in coordination planning and inventory control.
• Must be able to attend and/or remotely respond to emergencies when they occur.
• Must be able to physically participate in the work being managed including the ability to move 25 lbs. and lift overhead.
• Possess a clean driving record/license in order to operate NYBG vehicles. Class B license preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Must be available for a work schedule ofMonday-Friday 3pm-12am

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum stand; walk; sit; use handsuse heavy equipment reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under low moderate or loud work conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 3pm-12am.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $68000-$75000.

Benefits:

• 15Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department atemailprotected.

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EOE