Custodian Head S06

Custodian Head S06 (5am Shift Start)

Ithaca, NY  

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.  

The lead custodial position assists with overseeing the comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned Cornell buildings and staff of 10 or more custodians. Oversight responsibilities may increase during times of critical need.  Responsible for functioning as an acting supervisor of an entire custodial complex in manager’s absence.  Serves as the primary lead person for the complex emergency call-in process and is expected to respond to campus emergencies and custodial concerns after normal working hours, to include evenings and weekends. Periodically required to work overtime with special projects. Areas of responsibility include: 

• Oversight of routine custodial maintenance and care of the buildings assigned, including furniture, rugs and floor care.  

• Will be responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining chemical and all equipment inventories used for custodial work within the complex, as well as maintaining the linen inventory.   

• Assists Custodial Manager with key inventory and key security.   

• Assists with the development and training of each custodian in their assigned area (new employee training and ongoing training) and the continuous informal inspection of their employees’ work areas.  

• Assists manager in resolving interpersonal conflicts and customer complaints. 

• Assists with Quality Assurance Program to ensure level of cleanliness set by department and APPA standards.  

• Monitors staff compliance with health and safety regulations.  Ensures adherence to proper chemical use, equipment safety, and PPE requirements.   

Ours is a values–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process. 

This is a union position within the UAW. The starting pay rate is $25.74/hour. 

We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process. 

We require these qualifications: 

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required. 3-5 years of significant custodial experience.  

• 1-2 years of significant leadership experience.   

• An excellent work attendance history.  

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to assist the manager in conflict resolution. 

• Good math, reading