Supervises and administers a program of systematic cleaning and care of assigned building areas or the entire program in accordance with established guidelines.Plans and schedules staff assignments and cleaning services; reassigns staff to ensure that work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized; and shifts personnel to handle emergency cleaning, maintenance, and care projects.Informs staff of custodial and related policies and directives in meetings and memoranda.Evaluate and make recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning program.Prepares a portion or the entire annual equipment, supplies, and personnel budget for the custodial operation.Supervises the custodial program inventory system, including the requisitioning and proper distribution and control of new cleaning equipment and supplies.Provides oral and written instructions to staff for requested special cleaning services which vary from routine operations, including the development of training programs to comply with sustainability directives.Inspect buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning guidelines; investigate complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and take corrective action.Supervises unskilled maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment, and requests semiskilled or skilled trades staff as necessary.Prepares or reviews for accuracy periodic reports, such as work activity, cost reports, and staff utilization and requirements, and advises management on custodial operations.Supervises the arrangement of premises for public meetings, classes, graduations, and special events by directing the movement and placement of seating and other equipment as specified by the event coordinator.Performs the full range of supervisory duties such as interviewing and selecting staff; establishing training standards and training new employees; resolving personnel problems; evaluating work performance, and taking appropriate disciplinary action, as necessary; approving requests for leave and signing time cards; and recommending retention or termination of employees.The SUNY Purchase College is considered to be the employees work location. An employee can be assigned to work in any area(s) of Purchase College (ex. dorms, academic buildings, non-academic buildings, etc.). Assignment(s) can also be split to include multiple work areas.1 year of service as a JanitorCandidates may be required to work overtime. Position works a 5-day work schedule (may include working Saturday and Sunday) with 2 pass days. Work schedule to be determined by management.Position is Competitive: Candidates are required to take and pass a NYS Department of Civil Service exam for the title of Supervising Janitor.Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate orally and in writ