Job Description

Facilities Operations Manager

Custodial Services, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous immediate employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager directs the overnight shift at Lincoln Center and supervises a Custodial Supervisor and 23 union staff, made up of custodians and engineers. The position is required to have a Refrigeration Engineering license and a fire safety director certification. This position oversees night operations both from engineering and cleaning as well as emergency response working with Public Safety.

Essential Functions

• Manages and directs both Custodial and Facilities employees.
• Conducts and enforces building inspections ensuring departmental procedures.
• Oversees night operations both from engineering and cleaning as well as emergency response working with Public Safety
• Administers policy and procedures promoting productivity while handling staffing issues effectively.
• Monitors Work Order system and assigns staff accordingly.
• Organizes Custodial working schedules and attendance including overtime and time-off efficiently.
• Coordinates projects and working assignments.
• Responsible for inventory control of custodial equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates and oversees custodial functions ensuring cleanliness and staffing for University events.
• Responsible for exterior grounds and snow removal.
• Must be capable of using, demonstrating and training staff on all types of custodial equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including providing administrative support to the office of Facilities and Campus Operations.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in campus/custodial operations. One year of which shall be in a supervisory position.
• Competence with MS Word, Power Point, Excel and CMMS
• Refrigeration Engineering license
• Fire Safety Director certification
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to obtain position-related certifications.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and be available in emergencies.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Minimum Starting Salary: $61,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $81,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/4565

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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