Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds - Level III (Provisional)

GENERAL DUTIES

This is a classified managerial position with four (4) assignment levels. Levels are based upon size of staff and campus:

Under general direction, with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative, oversees and is responsible for areas such as: cleaning, operating, maintaining, repairing and making improvements to the physical plant and grounds of a campus; the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the campus facilities; reviewing of repair/service requests and making inspections; establishing preventive maintenance plans and standards; the implementation of campus sustainability and energy saving measures; and dealing with outside vendors, contractors, federal, state, local and other entities.

• Assists in, or in the absence his/her supervisor, performs higher level administrative assignments and supervision of staff to ensure the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the plant, mechanical equipment and grounds.
• Serves as a principal assistant to a higher level college executive in one or more areas, such as the cleaning, operation, maintenance, repair and improvements of the physical plant and grounds of a community or senior college.
• Prepares the annual budget for the operation and maintenance of the college buildings and grounds under his/her control.
• Directs buildings and grounds staff in all repair, maintenance, and improvements involving major and minor alterations; directs staff in operation of plant, mechanical equipment and grounds.
• Trains staff in proper procedures involving equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Establishes work standards and procedures.
• Evaluates repair and service requests and makes inspections to determine the need for actual and preventive maintenance.
• Oversees operation and repair of vehicle fleet.
• Plans for the direction the rehabilitation, improvement, and repair work involving alterations to buildings and grounds, such as painting, electrical work, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning plant repairs, plumbing, masonry work, carpentry, gardening, and horticulture work .
• Requisitions, distributes and inspects materials, tools and equipment needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Reviews finished work, time spent, and material used for assigned projects.
• Ensures that waste is properly sorted for recycling or disposal and disposed in the proper manner.
• Is responsible for the proper removal of toxic waste under Environmental Health & Safety Office guidelines.
• Coordinates proper storage of toxic and flammable materials- allots proper space and containers if necessary.
• Assists in making surveys for cost estimates, and checks contractual work in progress for conformance with specifications and blue- prints.
• Contracts for maintenance services agreements and ensures adherence to bid specifications; approves payments.
• Is responsible for guaranteeing adherence to bid specifications and approving payments.
• Prepares bid specification for the performance work by contractors for the rehabilitation, improvement, and repair of buildings and grounds, including areas such as painting, electrical work, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning plant repairs, plumbing, masonry work, carpentry, gardening, and horticulture work.
• Develops and oversees preventive maintenance plans and standards.
• Plans for and directs the rehabilitation, improvement, and repair work involving alterations to buildings and grounds, such as painting, electrical work, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning plant repairs, plumbing, masonry work, carpentry, gardening, and horticulture work or prepares bid specifications for the performance of such work by contractors.
• Guides and oversees the implementation of campus sustainability and energy saving measures.
• Acts as a college representative with outside vendors, contractors, federal, state, local and other entities.

CONTRACT TITLE

Administrative Superintendent Buildings-Grounds

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor?s, master?s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College?s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The Administrative Superintendent Level III (Provisional), under the Supervision of the Chief Administrative Superintendent, manages all aspects of Buildings and Grounds operations, including daily operations and corrective and preventative maintenance and repairs by all departmental staff including central plant, custodial, trades, vehicle fleet mechanics, labors, maintenance, administrative staff, temporary staff. This position is essential personnel, must be available to work all Weekends, Nights, and Holidays; and it is 100% in person. The job duties include but not limited to:

• UndertheSupervision of the Chief AdministrativeSuperintendent,managesresponsesto emergencyconditions by Buildings and Grounds;
• Oversees the LehmanCollegeCustodialteamand maintainsfullcomplementof custodial supplies and maintain adequate inventory levelsto support Lehman facilities.
• Oversee allcustodial staffing, shift coverage,disciplines,and trainingprotocols, ensuresafe practices and cleaning procedures. Staffing and hiring requirements. Sound record keepingrequired.
• Oversee campus events,set-up,breakdown,cleaning and managerelated event schedulesandduties.
• Work inconjunction withmultiple vendors,for custodial supplies,equipment, service and PPE to support all Lehman facilities and B&G custodial staff
• Overseeallsnowremovaloncampus.
• ManagecustodialteamstimekeepingmanagementUKG:Timesheets,accruals,andleavetime.
• Manage LehmanCollege Archibusworkorder&PM platforms.Distribution and monitoring. Account for time and labor.
• Works closelywiththeDepartmentof Environmental Health andSafety,PublicSafety,Campus Planning and Facilities to ensurecompliancewithallregulatory agencies and authorities;
• Coordinateswith collegeadministration,facultyandstaff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Baccalaureate degree in a related field of study from an accredited college and four years of related experience of which two years must be progressive full-time managerial/administrative experience dealing with a large staff, in the management and/or operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds such as large hotels, educational complexes, large office buildings, large building or hospital complexes, large gardens or parks; OR
2. A valid New York State Registration as an architect and 3 years of related experience of which 1 year must be full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in "1" above; OR
3. A valid New York State professional engineers license and 3 years of related experience of which 1 year must be full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in "1" above; OR
4. A valid New York City High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers license, a four year high school diploma or its equivalent, and six years of related experience of which four years must be progressive full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in "1" above; OR
5. A four year high school diploma or GED and 8 years of related experience of which 4 years must be progressive full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in "1" above; OR

NOTE: An advanced degree in a managerial field from an accredited college may be substituted for an additional year of managerial/administrative experience.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $80,000- $90,000

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

March 22, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

Lehman College

About CUNY Lehman College

The Lehman College campus is located in Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY) located in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Lehman serves a diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. Service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement including advisement. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship and professional development support.

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