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Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Level 2- (Provisional)

GENERAL DUTIESThis is a classified managerial position with four (4) assignment levels. Levels are based upon size of staff and campus:Under general direction, with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative, oversees and is responsible for areas such as: cleaning, operating, maintaining, repairing and making improvements to the physical plant and grounds of a campus; the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the campus facilities; reviewing of repair/service requests and making inspections; establishing preventive maintenance plans and standards; the implementation of campus sustainability and energy saving measures; and dealing with outside vendors, contractors, federal, state, local and other entities.Assists in, or in the absence his/her supervisor, performs higher level administrative assignments and supervision of staff to ensure the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the plant, mechanical equipment and grounds.Serves as a principal assistant to a higher level college executive in one or more areas, such as the cleaning, operation, maintenance, repair and improvements of the physical plant and grounds of a community or senior college.Prepares the annual budget for the operation and maintenance of the college buildings and grounds under his/her control.Directs buildings and grounds staff in all repair, maintenance, and improvements involving major and minor alterations; directs staff in operation of plant, mechanical equipment and grounds.Trains staff in proper procedures involving equipment operation and safety procedures.Establishes work standards and procedures.Evaluates repair and service requests and makes inspections to determine the need for actual and preventive maintenance.Oversees operation and repair of vehicle fleet.Plans for the direction the rehabilitation, improvement, and repair work involving alterations to buildings and grounds, such as painting, electrical work, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning plant repairs, plumbing, masonry work, carpentry, gardening, and horticulture work .Requisitions, distributes and inspects materials, tools and equipment needed for repairs and maintenance.Reviews finished work, time spent, and material used for assigned projects.Ensures that waste is properly sorted for recycling or disposal and disposed in the proper manner.Is responsible for the proper removal of toxic waste under Environmental Health & Safety Office guidelines.Coordinates proper storage of toxic and flammable materials- allots proper space and containers if necessary.Assists in making surveys for cost estimates, and checks contractual work in progress for conformance with specifications and blue- prints.Contracts for maintenance services agreements and ensures adherence to bid specifications; approves payments.Is responsible for guaranteeing adherence to bid specifications and approving payments.Prepares bid specification for the performance work by contractors for the rehabilitation, improvement, and repair of buildings and grounds, including areas such as painting, electrical work, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning plant repairs, plumbing, masonry work, carpentry, gardening, and horticulture work.Develops and oversees preventive maintenance plans and standards.Plans for and directs the rehabilitation, improvement, and repair work involving alterations to buildings and grounds, such as painting, electrical work, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning plant repairs, plumbing, masonry work, carpentry, gardening, and horticulture work or prepares bid specifications for the performance of such work by contractors.Guides and oversees the implementation of campus sustainability and energy saving measures.Acts as a college representative with outside vendors, contractors, federal, state, local and other entities.CONTRACT TITLEAdministrative Superintendent Buildings-GroundsFLSAExemptCAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATIONAdministrative Superintendent reports directly to the Chief Administrative Superintendent of Facilities.Morning briefing will be on a daily basis.Through the Principal Custodial Supervisor, conducts the daily activities of the three daily shifts which incorporate approximately 80 personnel.On occasion, it may be required to meet with the night shift to discuss issues that may come up.Prepare the yearly budget for custodial supplies and equipment.Provide supervision and guidance for the Store Room personnel.Ensure all necessary custodial supplies are on hand and accounted for.Ensure all receivables are being distributed as directed.With the cooperation of the newly organized CUNY Shared Services HUB, the Administrative Superintendent will oversee and direct the daily activities of the Laborer force.This includes the maintenance of the campus’ 37 acres.Organize and recruit, internally, all labor necessary to perform snow removal tasks.Ensure that all grounds vehicles and equipment are properly used and maintained.Train personnel, as necessary, in the proper use of equipment.With the cooperation of the newly organized CUNY Shared Services HUB, provide the trades with guidance and material necessary when they are engaged with In-House projects.Serve as essential personnel during emergencies and coordinate staff response.Perform all other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsA Baccalaureate degree in a related field of study from an accredited college and four years of related experience of which two years must be progressive full-time managerial/administrative experience dealing with a large staff, in the management and/or operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds such as large hotels, educational complexes, large office buildings, large building or hospital complexes, large gardens or parks; ORA valid New York State Registration as an architect and 3 years of related experience of which 1 year must be full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in “1” above; ORA valid New York State professional engineers license and 3 years of related experience of which 1 year must be full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in “1” above; ORA valid New York City High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers license, a four year high school diploma or its equivalent, and six years of related experience of which four years must be progressive full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in “1” above; ORA four year high school diploma or GED and 8 years of related experience of which 4 years must be progressive full-time managerial/administrative experience as described in “1” above; ORNOTE: An advanced degree in a managerial field from an accredited college may be substituted for an additional year of managerial/administrative experience.CompensationSalary Range $90,000 - $120,338.07CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.BenefitsCUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.How To ApplyIf you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"Click "Search job listings "Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"Search for Job Opening ID number: 32293Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.CLOSING DATEJune 8, 2026JOB SEARCH CATEGORYCUNY Job Posting: Managerial/ProfessionalEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.Job ID: 32293Location: City College of New York