Operations Manager

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 nine 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Director of Campus Operations at Rose Hill, the Operations Manager is responsible for supervising and administering custodial services.

This position requires evening and weekend hours and must be on‑call 24 hours/day for emergencies.

• Manages the delivery of custodial services.
• Maintains inventory control of department supplies and equipment.
• Develops cleaning schedules and standards that optimize daily operations.
• Conducts daily visual field inspections of assigned buildings to ensure Custodial staff is following departmental procedures.
• Plans and implements daily cleaning schedules, special cleaning, holiday and break cleaning, summer cleaning and other project work as needed.
• Creates, manages, evaluates, coordinates, and administers work programs and techniques using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Operates university vehicles in compliance with federal, state and local laws and insurance requirements.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Provides strategic leadership and supervises others who supervise. Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, makes compensation decisions and for managing strategic views at a high level.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in custodial supervision or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and effectively.
• High level of attention to detail.

(None specified)

Minimum Starting Salary $70,000

Maximum Starting Salary $85,000

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

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A996P

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ASAP

12/09/2025

EEO Statement

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

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Often

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Seldom

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often

Climbing stairs Often

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Seldom

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Seldom

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Seldom

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Seldom

Lifting – over 50 pounds Seldom

Work Environment Office Environment:
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