The Ohio State University · 21 hours ago
Sr. Associate Director of Custodial Operations
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$103K/yr - $134K/yr
7+ years expThe Ohio State University is a prominent educational institution seeking a Sr. Associate Director of Custodial Operations to lead custodial operations across its Student Life facilities. This role involves overseeing a large team, managing a significant budget, and ensuring compliance with university standards while developing training programs and operational goals.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership and oversight to the custodial operations in all Student Life facilities
Directs department of approximately 200 FTE, including managers and front-line custodial staff who work a 24/7 operation
Develops and manages an annual operating budget of $13M+
Approves purchases and manages controls
Develops efficiencies across assigned areas and ensures operations of stakeholders and peers are not adversely affected
Develops project scope and resource planning
Leads and develops a high-performing leadership team of Custodial Ops Managers and administrative support
Plans, coaches, and evaluates performance of direct reports
Leads search committees for vacant Custodial Ops Manager and admin opportunities
Contributes to the development of SL Facilities strategic plan, in collaboration with Sr. Director and Senior Associate Director of Maintenance
Ensures work is compliant with university policy and standards and aligned with Student Life and Facilities strategic plans and initiatives
Works with management team to identify training and development needs of all custodial staff and partners with necessary Student Life or university partners to implement training programs
Establishes operational goals for assigned district and develops and implements accountability measures to ensure prescribed cleanliness standards are met
Establishes strong communications and solid working relationships with key stakeholders within assigned areas as well as with all university and community groups
Ensures continual review of services in support of departmental operations including ongoing communications
Provides ongoing maintenance to ensure guidelines and parameters are adhered to
Supports Sr. Director with technical expertise pertaining to housekeeping methods and best practices
Provides operational oversight of annual Summer turn process for all Student Life Custodial Operations
Develops and implements plan for Summer turn and implements relevant schedules and timelines for department
Manages contracted custodial services contracts
Ensures harmonious relationship between labor relations and union
May participate in SL Emergency and Crisis Response team and various committees
This requires a flexible schedule and will have on-call duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required
At least 7 years' relevant experience and 6-8 years custodial management with a progression of administrative responsibilities or management leadership role in facility operations in higher education or for operations with large budgets
Valid driver's license
Experience maintaining and managing budgets/PL
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, etc.)
CMI Basic Custodian certification or equivalent demonstrated knowledge of housekeeping equipment and methods
CMI Basic Custodian Train the Trainer certification or able to obtain within 6 months from date of hire
Experience with APPA custodial methodologies/work loading
Excellent verbal and written skills
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field
College coursework or degree in Facility Management or related field
12+ years' relevant experience
Experience with a CMMS, preferably CMS
Lean six sigma green belt certification
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$52.28MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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Nicole Kraft
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