Director, Custodial Services

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible with overseeing the operation, maintenance and managerial oversight of multiple facilities. Implementing policies, procedures and programs that will assure well-managed, well-maintained buildings, facilities. Assist with leading staff in a positive service response to the concerns and needs of user groups; providing assurance of health, safety, and quality maintenance service programs and policy compliance, in coordination and conjunction with the Universities goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of related experience
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database applications
• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Maintaining complete responsibility and oversight of day-to-day operations of campus custodial services.
• Provides leadership in identifying, developing, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring reporting and completing service improvement plans.
• Provides exemplary leadership to Custodian team members including prioritization, direction, development, and assessment.
• Manages all personnel actions, including interviewing, selecting, and orientation of new hires, training and evaluating all directly and indirectly supervised personnel.
• Supervision of all maintenance programs relating to the interior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities; reviews and analyzes inspections and reports for potential efficiencies in the service of facilities; develops, implements and monitors cost-savings opportunities.
• Develops and executes annual maintenance plans and maintenance improvement projects.
• Planning and operation of campus operations in emergency response situations, disaster preparedness, and emergency notification programs.
• Initiates and approves requisitions for purchase of materials, supplies and contractor services.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with University standards, policies and guidelines.
• Coordinates the maintenance of custodial fleet and equipment.
• Plans work schedules, shifts, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate services are rendered to all areas.
• Performs regular inspections and evaluations; recommends action items and/or corrective actions.
• Schedules major project work, assuring that adequate staff and supplies are available
• Develops controls and procedures to monitors work order reports for the assurance of effective and timely evaluation, assignment, completion, and close-out of routine and preventative maintenance of all operations and maintenance management and work production.
• Develops controls and procedures for supply inventory and documentation of biweekly, monthly and annual needs.
• Develops and administers an ongoing training program for staff to assure services are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.
• Observes safety regulations and participates in ongoing safety-training programs to cover all aspects of the work performed by the department.
• Assures college-wide compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, and codes relating to the operation and safety of facilities and staff.
• Manages the development, preparation, and explanation of the annual Custodial Service budget, quarterly forecasts, and operating plans, as determined or assigned.
• Manages custodial equipment and supplies inventory.
• Monitors and manages operating budgets, expenses and executes purchases as needed.
• Maintains records and files; monitors feedback to assure customer satisfaction and identifies service improvement ideas.
• Prepares and reviews operational and reports
• Serves as primary point of contact for inquiries related to Custodial Services.
• Develops and maintains strong rapport with faculty, staff, and students to elicit feedback for continuous improvement ensuring organizational effectiveness.
• Responds to non-routine requests
• Serves as liaison with contractors and service providers; coordinates activities with University community.
• Serves on various University, division, and departmental committees and represents the department at various State and National associations.
• Acts as emergency service responder during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
• This position is on 24-hour emergency call.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program, Book scholarships, Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position, Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director