EOC Custodial Supervisor (Provisional)

GENERAL DUTIES

• Under supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in CUNY's Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC). Supervises cleaning and maintenance of buildings, their furnishings and their immediate grounds.
• There is one Assignment Level for this position. 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 EOC 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 ladders in the performance of assigned tasks in compliance with all safety regulations.

CONTRACT TITLE

EOC Custodial Supervisor

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The State University of New York, Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC), located in downtown Brooklyn as part of CUNY-New York City College of Technology, provides tuition free academic and workforce development training to eligible New York State residents, providing a pathway to lifelong learning, college access and economic self-sufficiency. The BEOC welcomes applications for a full-time position as EOC Custodial Supervisor.

The EOC Custodial Supervisor oversees the custodial team at BEOC, ensuring that cleanliness and sanitation standards are upheld across all instructional and administrative spaces. This position does not include maintenance supervision beyond the scope of custodial operations.

The Custodial Supervisor will:

• Supervise a team of custodial assistants on cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Assign shifts and work schedules using timekeeping systems.
• Store, track, and distribute cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Train or arrange for training of custodial staff.
• Oversee the use of floor buffers, vacuums, extractors, etc.
• Perform recordkeeping and complete inspection reports as required.
• Replace light bulbs and ensure basic facility upkeep within custodial scope.
• Enforce all safety procedures and ensure safe use of ladders and tools.

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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency (ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet job requirements).
• By the completion of the probationary period, demonstrated competency in supervising employees.