Assistant Director of Facilities – Custodial Services & Grounds

CATEGORY/LEVEL: PSS/11

BASIC FUNCTION: The Assistant Director of Grounds & Custodial Services provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the college's grounds maintenance and custodial operations. This position is responsible for ensuring that campus buildings, grounds, walkways, parking areas, athletic fields, and outdoor spaces are maintained in a safe, clean, attractive, and welcoming condition. The Assistant Director supervises staff, manages budgets and resources, oversees contractors, develops operational plans, and supports the college's commitment to student success and community engagement through exceptional campus stewardship.

START DATE: ASAP

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary of $62,500to $78,000 based on experience. Benefits package includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield major medical health insurance; eye care, dental, life and disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; a choice of IPERS or TIAA retirement plans, and a variety of additional optional benefits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree or equivalent experience relevant to responsibilities. Demonstrated knowledge of grounds maintenance, custodial operations, equipment management, and workplace safety practices. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. This position also requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and in response to emergency situations as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in higher education, K-12, healthcare, or other large institutional environments. Knowledge of sustainable landscaping and environmentally responsible cleaning practices. Professional certifications related to facilities, grounds, custodial, or safety management. Supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to walk extensive distances across campus. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate grounds maintenance and custodial equipment safely.

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations of grounds and custodial services.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate grounds and custodial staff.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Director of Facilities or designated supervisor.
• Oversee campus landscaping, lawn care, irrigation systems, tree maintenance, and seasonal planting programs.
• Coordinate snow and ice removal activities to ensure safe campus access.
• Monitor and maintain parking lots, sidewalks, roads, athletic fields, and other exterior spaces.
• Ensure campus grounds project a positive image for students, employees, visitors, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate the operation, maintenance, and replacement of grounds equipment and vehicles.
• Direct custodial services for classrooms, laboratories, offices, restrooms, student spaces, and other campus facilities.
• Establish cleaning schedules, quality standards, and inspection procedures.
• Monitor inventory and procurement of custodial supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper handling of cleaning materials.
• Respond to special cleaning requests and support campus events and activities.
• Assist with preparing and managing departmental budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure efficient use of departmental resources.
• Obtain quotes and coordinate purchases of equipment, supplies, and contracted services.
• Oversee vendor and contractor…