Director of Custodial Services

Director of Custodial Services Facilities Services Elevate Your Career at UCCS:
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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Director of Custodial Services to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Range : $ 57,790 - $ 79,710 annually .Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

On-Site

• Generous Time Off :
  Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage :
  Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits :
  Take advantage of ourhealth savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education :
  Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More :
  From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage,we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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The Director of Custodial Services provides strategic leadership,administrative oversight, and operational direction for custodial services across the UCCS campus. This position is responsible for developing and implementing custodial service strategies, workforceplans, performance metrics, quality assurance programs, and resource management practices that support the University'smission, customer service objectives, and facility stewardshipgoals.

The Director oversees campus-wide custodial operations through subordinate supervisors and managers, establishes departmental priorities, recommends resource allocation strategies, and servesas a key advisor to Facilities Services leadership regarding service delivery, workforce effectiveness, operational efficiencies, and long-term custodial planning. The position servesas the departmental lead for custodial master planning, campusappearance strategy, sustainability and waste-diversioninitiatives, service-level optimization, and performancebenchmarking. The position develops long-range operational plans,establishes key performance indicators, and utilizes industrybenchmarking through APPA and peer institutions to guide continuous improvement, resource stewardship, and strategic decision-making.

The position collaborates extensively with campus leadership,auxiliary units, Housing, Event Services, Public Safety,Environmental Health & Safety, and Facilities partners toensure safe, effective, and customer-focused custodial programs.

The Director may act on behalf of the Executive Director in matters related to custodial operations and service continuity. The Director responds to campus emergencies, supports weather-related operations, and serves as a key technical resource during outagesor system failures.

• (30%) Strategic Leadership and Department Administration
  • Develop and implement the long-term strategic vision for custodial services supporting the university's educationalmission.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Custodial Services Master Plan that aligns staffing models, service levels, facility growth, deferred maintenance needs, and institutional priorities.
  • Establish departmental goals, service standards, performance measures, and operational priorities.
  • Develop multi-year operational plans addressing workforceconstraints, changing facility utilization, and…