What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Custodial Services position at The Arc Lexington?
The Arc Lexington is seeking a qualified Manager of Custodial Services to oversee custodial operations, facility maintenance, safety, and security across assigned locations. This position reports to the Director of Day Program Services and provides direct supervision to Custodian I and II staff across day and evening shifts.
What You'll Do
The Manager of Custodial Services is responsible for staff supervision, janitorial operations, inventory management, vendor coordination, building and grounds maintenance, safety inspections, emergency preparedness, and compliance with agency policies and procedures. This role actively participates on the Safety Committee and Security Response Team and provides emergency response support for alarms, fires, weather-related events, and facility incidents. Responsibilities also include managing janitorial equipment and supplies, overseeing snow and ice removal, coordinating custodial services for meetings and special events, ensuring building security, maintaining emergency evacuation plans, and supporting generator readiness and training.
The Manager ensures all custodial staff receive required training, participates in performance management and progressive discipline, collaborates with job coaches on skill development, and promotes a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment. Compliance with confidentiality, safety regulations, and protected health information requirements is essential.
What We're Looking For
High school diploma or GED; valid New York State driver's license; minimum five years of building maintenance or janitorial experience; minimum two years of supervisory experience; strong communication and leadership skills.
What can The Arc Lexington offer you?
- Competitive starting wages
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid training
- A complete, very low cost benefits package
Why work at The Arc Lexington?
The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:
- 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
- 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
We hope you will join us in making a difference!
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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.