Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Cortland County Department of Public Works

Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds (HELP) - Cortland County Department of Public Works

The work involves responsibility for supervising the custodial and maintenance activities of county buildings and grounds. Although certain activities are performed in the office, the incumbent inspects worksites and various county properties on a routine basis. Work is performed in accordance with general policies and under the administrative direction of the Commissioner of Public Works or designee. The incumbent formulates custodial and maintenance policy with guidance from the Public Works Department administration, and has leeway for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.

Supervision is exercised over custodial and maintenance staff. Does work as required.

Full Time, 40 hours per week with benefits

$65,/YR. (Management Compensation Plan)

Cortland County Department of Public Works

Non-Competitive, Probationary

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance available
• Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher in electrical, engineering, building or construction technology and three (3) years of supervisory experience in building maintenance and repair activities; OR
• Possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience in building maintenance and repair activities, with three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent certification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Pre-employment screenings required.

• Category:
  Vacancy Postings
• Status:
  Open
• Posted:
  September 3, 2026
• Closing:
  Open Until Filled