Job No. 155740
- Job Title:
- Supervisor of Facility Services - Custodial
- Employer:
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Syracuse University
- Location:
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Syracuse , NY
- Posting Date:
- 25-Jun-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
The Supervisor of Facility Services – Custodial will manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities during multiple shifts. Includes all custodial staff working multiple shifts across both academic/administrative facilities as well as residential facilities. This position will work closely with building supervisors and day shift custodians to schedule custodial work needed during multiple shifts. Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations, Department of Labor, SU Safety Department including the ADA. Interpret, plan and execute work within general guidelines to achieve departmental objectives. Supervise and instruct staff on methods and procedures concerning daily maintenance and preventive maintenance. Interact with deans, directors, department heads faculty, building staff, trades, students, and peers to resolve daily problems and requests, and manage other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) plus years of management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
Skills and Knowledge
Interpret and enforce the bargaining unit contract, University’s policies and individual department policies.
Technical expertise in several essential custodial building trades.
Advanced technical, computer, oral and written communication skills preferred.
Must be familiar with “Green” cleaning method and procedures.
Responsibilities
Interact with deans, directors, department heads, faculty, building staff, trades, students, and peers to resolve daily problems and requests.
Supervise and instruct staff on methods and procedures concerning daily maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Interpret, plan and execute work within general guidelines to achieve departmental objectives.
Manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities during multiple shifts. Includes all custodial staff working multiple shifts across both academic/administrative and residential facilities.
Work closely with building supervisors and other custodial supervisors to schedule custodial work needed for multiple shifts.
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing compliance with SOHA regulations, Department of Labor, and SU Safety Department including the ADA.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.