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Posted: 21-May-26
Location: Queens, NY, 11415, USA
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Internal Number: 31348
Custodial Supervisor - Provisional- QCC
GENERAL DUTIES
Under supervision, perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility supervising cleaning and maintenance of buildings, their furnishings and their immediate grounds.
There are no Assignment Levels within this classification. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed.
On an assigned tour of duty, supervises a small- to medium-sized group of employees, principally cleaners, engaged in cleaning and maintaining college buildings and their furnishings. This involves such tasks as sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, polishing, washing, shampooing carpets, cleaning sidewalks and walkways of dirt, debris and snow, gathering and disposing of refuse in accordance with New York City recycling regulations, operating elevators, moving school furniture, and mowing and caring for lawns.
? Inspects work of subordinates to insure maximum efficiency, economy and quality of work.
? Prepares work schedules utilizing college systems for scheduling and/or timekeeping.
? Stores and issues supplies.
? Trains or arranges for training of new employees.
? Monitors and evaluates employee performance in keeping with CUNY guidelines.
? Maintains records and prepares required reports.
? Oversees the use and maintenance of cleaning equipment such as compactors, extractors, buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc.
? May perform minor maintenance work such as replacing light bulbs.
? Ensures all appropriate safety procedures are observed in the performance of tasks.
? Directs the use of high dusters and extensions in the performance of assigned tasks in compliance with all safety regulations.
CONTRACT TITLE
Custodial Supervisor
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College?s commitment to equity. Queensborough Community College welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university?s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College?s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Queensborough Community College is seeking to hire a Custodial Supervisor to manage and coordinate the work of its dedicated custodial team.
This position is "temporary due exam." The selected candidate will be required to take and pass the civil service exam in order to continue in the position.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, and in addition to the General Duties, the Custodial Supervisor will:
Maintain exceptionally high cleaning standards in each building
Perform regularly scheduled building inspections to ensure scope of work is being performed to standard
Maintain inventory control of consumable and cleaning products
Supervise and train a team of approximately 35 full-time and part-time custodial assistants
Accept, store and issue supplies to cleaning team members
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including all OSHA, COVID-19 requirements, and other safety related regulations
Ensures storage areas and closets are maintained in orderly fashion
Ability to assume cleaning responsibility when necessary
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Order supplies and equipment.
Conduct staff evaluations and hold regular supervisor meetings.
Schedule OT for special events.
Create and manage work orders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an eighth grade education and three years of full-time experience in the cleaning and maintenance of a building.
- Additional education above the eighth grade may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of the required work experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience as described above.
- For work experience requirements, CUNY considers full-time work to be 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period. Part-time experience of less than 20 hours per week will not be credited at all.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for job duties.
- By the completion of the probationary period, demonstrated competency in supervising employees.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated knowledge of operating stripping, scrubbing, and/or buffing machines
- Supervisory experience
- Experience receiving, storing, and issuing supplies to staff
- Experience receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining inventory of supplies
- Experience conducting regular building inspections to ensure work is performed according to established standards
- Experience maintaining organized storage areas and supply closets, and ordering cleaning supplies and equipment
COMPENSATION
New Hire $39,922*
Incumbent $44,682
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression for the first 24 months of employment.
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
Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
? Go to https://cuny.jobs/
? Search for Job Opening ID number 31348
? Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Applications including the following must be uploaded to the job application website as a single PDF document:
? Cover Letter
? Resume
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CLOSING DATE
June 10, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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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.
Job ID: 31348
Location: Queensborough CC
Job Type: Full-Time
