Job Information
Brown University Director of Custodial Services Overnight / AM in Providence, Rhode Island
Job Description:
Position Purpose
Facilities Management is an exceptionally talented team built from a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about providing the highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer service, and teamwork through sustainable practices and who take pride in supporting the mission of the University and Facilities Management “We Care” principle values.
The Director of Custodial Services plans, organizes and directs the activities of the managers and supervisors of all campus buildings with a focus on Overnight and AM Operations. The Director administers policies, procedures, labor agreements and training related to the activities of custodial personnel. Maintains an environment that is sanitary, attractive and in orderly condition.
Job Qualifications and Competencies
B.A./B.S. degree in business, management or a related discipline.
Extensive (8-12 years) professional work experience in facilities management and additional work experience involving increasing responsibilities in a large service-related organization.
Valid driver’s license and must maintain as a condition of employment (must be active for at least 2 years prior to appointment date)
Accomplished written and oral communication skills.
Expertise should include clear and thorough skills in management, leadership, planning, coordinating, budgeting and implementing large scale facilities activities in a business or educational environment.
Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, equipment, tools and materials common to the custodial / janitorial profession
Strong knowledge of electronic QA programs
Strong knowledge of general industry safety practices and standards within the custodial profession
Strong background in analytics
Excellent customer oriented service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and detail-oriented skills required
Sense of urgency to meet internal and external customer requirements
Careful but assertive approach to dealing with personnel matters, and dealing with conflict
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Knowledge and ability to process time & attendance, and work order scheduling proficiently.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize large amounts of information and plan appropriate response
Ability to create and deliver a training curriculum
Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to be flexible and work various shifts as training and inspection needs require
Ability to foster a collaborative, team centered environment
Excellent time management skills
Excellent organizational, leadership and relationship building skills
Other Information
Physical demands: Regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to feel and use hands and arms to reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include steel toed shoes, or non – slippery shoes, eye protection, nitrile and leather gloves.
Must be able to walk, stand climb stairs for long durations of time during and outside of shifts
Must be able to work under adverse temperatures and /or weather conditions
This position is classified as on site.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background check and education requirements.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown) .
Recruiting Start Date:
2025-01-07
Job Posting Title:
Director of Custodial Services Overnight / AM
Department:
Facilities Management and Campus Operations
Grade:
Grade 12
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer (https://go.brown.edu/equal-employment-opportunity) , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
