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Columbia University Facilities & Operations

Custodial Services Supervisor

Columbia University Facilities & Operations
Manages campus facilities, operations, and services for academic, research, and residential spaces.
Oversee and manage campus custodial services, staff, schedules, and budgets.
13d ago
$90,000 - $95,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Onsite
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Energy
District Energy
Environmental Design
Architecture
Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
inventory management
resource allocation
custodial programs
quality assurance
staff management
safety programs
  • Hires, trains and evaluates staff as required.
  • Develops priorities and directs staff to realize departmental objectives.
  • Assists the manager with reports and programs to ensure FTE and operational budgets are met on a monthly basis and year end.
  • Oversee parts, materials and equipment inventories to ensure adequate stocking levels. Hire, train, and evaluate staff as required.
  • Evaluates and makes recommendations on equipment, supplies and procedures.
  • Determine the most effective manner to allocate resources during periods of peak demand.
  • Analyzes feedback and adjusts programs, schedules, and labor requirements accordingly.
  • Develop and implement custodial programs, routines and schedules.
  • Direct staff in the management of workload across the unit to assure a timely and quality response to requests for service.
  • Interpret the collective bargaining agreement and resolves issues that may arise.
  • Develop priorities and directs employees to realize departmental objectives.
  • Determines the most effective manner to allocate resources during periods of peak demand.
  • Support the Manager and works closely with other Managers and Supervisors across Facilities Management to ensure a well- coordinated effort to maximize the provision of dual services.
  • Direct the custodial services program to the academic and administrative units on the Manhattanville Campus.
  • Support safety programs for the continual maintenance of a safe work place and a safety conscious staff.
  • Directs staff in the management of workload across the unit to assure a timely and quality response to requests for service.
  • Assists the Manager and Director in the development and implementation of fiscal strategy for achieving departmental goals.
  • Ensure all custodial activities and programs are accomplished in accordance with statutory requirements and regulatory guidelines.
  • Analyze feedback and adjusts programs, schedules, and labor requirements accordingly.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations on equipment, supplies and procedures.
  • Interprets the collective bargaining agreement and resolves issues that may arise.
  • Develops and implements custodial programs, routines and schedules.
  • Assists individual supervisors as necessary with disciplinary actions.
  • Assist the Managers in the development and implementation of fiscal strategy for achieving departmental goals. Review impact of the approved capital plans on custodial services and adjusts programs accordingly.
  • Continually assesses performance through established standards and applies corrective measures as required.
  • Supports the Director and works closely with Managers and other Supervisors across Facilities Management to ensure a well-coordinated effort to maximize the provision of dual services.
  • Ensures that all custodial activities and programs are accomplished in accordance with state and regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist individual supervisors as necessary with disciplinary actions.
  • Provide technical expertise to the custodial operation and define specific programs necessary to maintain facilities in the most efficient and effective manner.
  • Establishes performance standards to meet the service expectations of a broad client base and productivity measures to identify and track progress and customer satisfaction.
  • Reviews impact of the approved capital plans on custodial services and adjusts programs accordingly.
  • Supports safety programs for the continual maintenance of a safe work place and a safety conscious staff.
  • Oversees parts, materials and equipment inventories to ensure adequate stocking levels.
  • Conducts quality assurance inspections, first impression rounds, service/assessment checklists, and formal customer/client rounds.
  • Establish performance standards to meet the service expectations of a broad client base and productivity measures to identify and track progress and customer satisfaction. Continually assess performance through established standards and applies corrective measures as required.
What you bring
custodial services
supervisory experience
bachelor's
2 years
3 years
  • Must have experience in the custodial services field with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or its equivalent related experience required. Minimum of three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Benefits
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Over 100 departments
Supported Academic Units
Manages facilities and operational needs for academic departments across the campus.
  • Manages facilities and operational needs of the campus.
  • Ensures optimal functioning of buildings, utilities, and infrastructure.
  • Handles a diverse range of projects from residential spaces to large-scale commercial and academic buildings.
  • Manages energy-efficient systems and sustainable infrastructure across the campus.
  • Oversees large renovation projects, new construction, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Supports essential services to maintain the university's mission.
  • Focuses on both short-term and long-term planning for infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • Partner of the University Community
  • Respect for each other and our campus colleagues
  • Integrity in knowing and doing what is right
  • Drive change to continuously improve
  • Excellence in all we do; delivering what we promise and adding value beyond expectations
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable Electricity
Since 2018
All electricity purchased is from renewable, zero-emission sources.
42% GHG Reduction
By 2030
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 as part of science-based targets.
95% Waste to Energy
From Academic Buildings
95% of waste is converted to energy, minimizing landfill use.
33% Fuel Consumption Drop
Public Safety Fleet
Hybrid and electric vehicles cut fuel use by a third since 2019.
  • All new construction and renovations aligned with net-zero through sustainable design, LEED Gold/Platinum standards.
Inclusion & Diversity
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