Manager or Director, Custodial & Grounds Operations; Facilities Maintenance

Position Title Manager or Director, Custodial & Grounds Operations (Facilities Maintenance)

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Division

Division Finance and Administration

Department

Department Facilities - Grounds

Work Arrangement type

Work Arrangement type On-Site (Hamilton, NY) – expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Demonstrated progression of responsibility in grounds, custodial, or facilities operations, including experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
• Experience supervising union staff and applying collective bargaining agreements to day-to-day staffing, scheduling, and performance decisions.
• A proven track record of building maintenance or operations plans and execution, using scheduling or project management software to keep work on track.
• Experience hiring, coaching, and managing performance for a team, including fair, well-documented decisions.
• Experience managing a budget and working with vendors or contractors.

• Experience independently negotiating vendor and contractor agreements.
• Experience leading both grounds and custodial functions, or leading through supervisors across more than one function at once.
• A track record of setting multi-year operating plans and operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience overseeing both grounds and custodial functions.
• Familiarity with landscaping techniques and best practices.

A bachelor’s degree in facilities management, horticulture, business, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and progressive hands-on experience.

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsible for following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by University policies and/or the supervisor. Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor and/or Environmental Health and Safety.

This position is deemed essential under the University’s Essential Personnel Policy.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page
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It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

“One team,…