Building Care Manager
The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world's most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Infrastructure Properties and Planning is committed to providing the highest quality service to faculty, students, staff, alumni, and visitors.
With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as stewards of the campus resources and operations.
All employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
Facilities Management (FM) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services to the entire campus. FM serves as a partner within the zone structure for the Contract Colleges (CC), Endowed (EN), and Student and Campus Life (SCL) zones.
As a key steward of the University's facilities, FM is responsible for facility assessments, skilled trades, general construction, building care, grounds, recycling, asbestos, and the management of planned, corrective, and preventive maintenance.
This position is responsible for supervising and managing comprehensive custodial maintenance operations for a large complex of academic, residential, research, and teaching buildings on campus. Provides highly effective leadership and training of 25 or more custodians in a unionized work environment. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff and departments in a fast-paced service environment. Manages an extensive equipment & supply inventory. Administers to principles and language of UAW contract and department work rules. Must be available 24/7 for facilities emergencies. The department strives to maintain a clean, attractive, healthy, and safe environment for all faculty, staff, and students.
This is an Endowed position.
We require these qualifications:
- Exceptional management and supervisory skills required.
- Substantial experience in effectively supervising employees (3-5 years) is required, preferably in a custodial maintenance operation.
- Associates degree or an equivalent combination of college coursework, high school diploma, and at least 3-5 years relevant experience.
- Understanding of custodial equipment.
- Aptitude & proven ability to effectively manage a large group of employees in a highly diverse environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational & communication skills (both written & verbal).
- Ability to work under pressure managing multiple priorities.
University Job Title: Custodial Services Supervisor
Job Family: Facilities & Safety Services
Level: E
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Range: $63,601.00 - $73,915.00
Remote Option Availability: Onsite
Company: Endowed
Contact Name: Catherine Baldessare
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
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