Building-Janitorial Supervisor

Riverbay Corporation•New York, NY

About The Position

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for management of staff, including assisting with or making recommendations for hiring, firing, discipline, evaluating, interviewing and directing the work. Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock and equipment, regularly, to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering. Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. Establish and implement operational standards; develop and provide training as necessary. Investigate complaints about service and equipment and take corrective action. Maintain required records of work hours other related pay structure information. Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required and make necessary work assignments. Check equipment to ensure that it is in working order; secure service as needed or assign appropriate staff to make repairs. Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings. Evaluate operational efficiency and make recommendations for changes and improvements Prepare management reports based on data gathered and make recommendations for staffing or overtime usage, facility usage, etc. Participate in budget development based on evaluation of departmental expenses. Ensure supplies and equipment are issued to staff. Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces. Recommend and/or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment, as necessary. Perform other projects and duties as assigned. Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Some college, a plus. Work Experience and Minimum Requirements: Three (3) supervisory years’ experience in janitorial, porter, maintenance or related facilities field. Have knowledge of janitorial techniques and procedures, as well as strong troubleshooting skills of same as it pertains to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities. Effective written/oral communication and good interpersonal skills. Working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to janitorial operations. Must be available for emergency work. Possess a valid driver’s license (NY, NJ, CT, or PA only) – no exceptions Testing: Drug screening, as permitted by, and consistent with, applicable law. Physical Requirements: Persons performing service in this position classification may routinely exert up to 100 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work will involve regular walking or standing for extended periods of time. It may involve stooping or bending. Handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person to perform the essential functions of the job. Riverbay Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) supervisory years’ experience in janitorial, porter, maintenance or related facilities field.
Have knowledge of janitorial techniques and procedures, as well as strong troubleshooting skills of same as it pertains to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities.
Effective written/oral communication and good interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to janitorial operations.
Must be available for emergency work.
Possess a valid driver’s license (NY, NJ, CT, or PA only) – no exceptions

Nice To Haves

Some college, a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for management of staff, including assisting with or making recommendations for hiring, firing, discipline, evaluating, interviewing and directing the work.
Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock and equipment, regularly, to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
Establish and implement operational standards; develop and provide training as necessary.
Investigate complaints about service and equipment and take corrective action.
Maintain required records of work hours other related pay structure information.
Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required and make necessary work assignments.
Check equipment to ensure that it is in working order; secure service as needed or assign appropriate staff to make repairs.
Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings.
Evaluate operational efficiency and make recommendations for changes and improvements
Prepare management reports based on data gathered and make recommendations for staffing or overtime usage, facility usage, etc.
Participate in budget development based on evaluation of departmental expenses.
Ensure supplies and equipment are issued to staff.
Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
Recommend and/or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment, as necessary.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.