Custodial Services Supervisor

Summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow.

The Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of frontline custodial staff. The Custodial Services team maintains the cleanliness and appearance of BNY facilities, creating a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment. This role is critical in fostering a motivated and productive team and ensuring all staff complete tasks efficiently.

Areas of Responsibility

• Manage team of ~9 laborers, mentoring and providing staff with training and professional development opportunities
• Delegate tasks & monitor productivity, issue janitorial supplies and equipment
• Manage staff schedules, maintain timekeeping and personnel records
• Resolve employee and tenant complaints, concerns, and conflicts
• Support the Custodial Services Manager with administrative tasks & facility initiatives
• Ensure general safety of daily operations
• Conduct daily building walk-throughs and complete facility inspection reports
• Conduct daily checks of maintenance closets and equipment for safety and cleanliness
• Assist with special event coordination
• Ability to be flexible for and provide hands-on support in urgent situations. i.e., weather-related conditions, leaks, and outages
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned<

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated people leadership skills. Effective at managing & developing a team
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. Must be able to effectively respond to the needs of employees, tenants, and visitors
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a positive, productive atmosphere in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• High degree of initiative, self-motivation and ability to motivate others
• Ability to develop and implement effective staff training procedures

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4+ years of facility management/janitorial experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a Unionized environment
• Ability to work evenings/weekends
• Equipment repair and maintenance knowledge preferred

BNYDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression) sexual orientation, genetic trait, actual or perceived status of a victim of domestic violence, or as victim of sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, handicap, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Benefits

BNYDC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Some of the highlights include:

• Employer-funded pension plan, with annual contributions up to 14% of your salary
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Annual HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) of $6,000 to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-funded Basic Life/AD&D coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Teledoc & TotalCare EAP memberships
• Transit/Commuter & Let’s Ride NYC (Citi Bike) benefits
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• 4 weeks of PTO, paid sick leave, and Summer Fridays!