NYBG Job Description Title. Reports to. Manager of Custodial Services. Director of Custodial Services. Associate Vice President for Operations Vice President for Capital Planning, Constructions and Operations & Chief Sustainability Officer Position Summary:Responsible for day-to-day operations of institutional housekeeping and custodial services for all Garden facilities spanning 33 buildings and 250 acres of grounds; including office building, green houses, library and laboratories of the New Y... more details
NYBG Job Description
Title
Reports to
Manager of Custodial Services
Director of Custodial Services
Associate Vice President for Operations
Vice President for Capital Planning, Constructions and Operations & Chief Sustainability Officer
Position Summary:
Responsible for day-to-day operations of institutional housekeeping and custodial services for all Garden facilities spanning 33 buildings and 250 acres of grounds; including office building, green houses, library and laboratories of the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Continually inspects the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden property to maintain clean buildings and litter-free grounds throughout.
Supervises the activity of the unionized custodial workforce that provides all housekeeping services to buildings, Greenhouses and laboratories of the NYBG.
Provides support as needed for all special events site-wide, which may include setting up tables, chairs, tents and supplies.
Supervises the custodial workforce and addresses any related disciplinary issues.
Assists the director in maintaining budgetary control of all expenses related to the custodial services of the NYBG.
Trains employees in proper performance of custodial tasks, use of chemicals and proper use of PPE.
Explains and enforces safety requirements when utilizing cleaning equipment and/or sanitizing.
Creates and executes preventative maintenance and deep cleaning schedules for NYBG facilities.
Establishes and reviews work schedules and modifies as required.
As needed, works with outside contractors providing related services to the NYBG.
Coordinates snow removal procedures around Garden buildings and public areas.
Prepares Work Orders and distribute to service crew, dispatches orders and relays messages and special instructions to mobile crews using radio or cellular telephone equipment.
Attends NYBG provided training as requested.
Coordinates the performance of any combination of the following duties to correct floor deficiencies; stripping and refinishing, 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
Has strong knowledge of and proactively stays current on CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 disinfection as well as other viruses.
Qualifications:
Strong supervisory ability, good judgment and interpersonal skills.
3-5 years of experience in custodial services; including the use a related equipment
1-3 years of 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.
Valid driver’s license required
Associate’s Degree preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Ability to move 25 lbs. and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Tuesday – Saturday, 8am – 5pm with Sunday and Monday as regular days off.
Salary: $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.
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