Assistant Director of Facilities – Custodial Services & Grounds

North Iowa Area Community College•Mason City Junction, IA

10d•$62,500 - $78,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Grounds & Custodial Services provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the college's grounds maintenance and custodial operations. The role ensures 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 campus stewardship. The position assists with planning and directing daily operations; staff supervision, training, scheduling, and evaluation; grounds maintenance; custodial services; equipment and supply management; budgeting; contractor oversight; safety and regulatory compliance; emergency preparedness; service requests; and campus events. The role may serve as acting department leader when the Director of Facilities or designated supervisor is absent. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience relevant to the 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 an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and in response to emergency situations as required.
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 safely operate grounds maintenance and custodial equipment.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship; NIACC cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations of grounds and custodial services.
Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate grounds and custodial staff.
Foster 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 to ensure safe campus access.
Monitor and maintain parking lots, sidewalks, roads, athletic fields, and other exterior spaces.
Ensure campus grounds present a positive image to students, employees, visitors, and community stakeholders.
Coordinate 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 and monitor expenditures for efficient use of resources.
Obtain quotes and coordinate purchases of equipment, supplies, and contracted services.
Oversee vendor and contractor performance related to grounds and custodial services.
Promote and enforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Conduct safety training and ensure employees receive required certifications.
Assist with emergency preparedness and response activities.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and workplace safety regulations.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community members to address facility service needs and respond promptly to service requests and concerns.
Support campus events by coordinating grounds preparation, room setups, and facility appearance standards.
Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders; fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Strengthen coordination and cooperation across college organizational components, including opportunities for student recruitment.
Adhere to NIACC policies and procedures and maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with college departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.