Director of Custodial Services

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Environmental Services, or related field.(Substitution: A combination of professional experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement.)
• Must demonstrate progressively responsible facilities or custodial management experience.
• Must have leadership experience supervising supervisors, managers, or multiple operational units.
• Experience developing budgets, operational plans, strategic initiatives, and performance metrics  is required. 
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale custodial operations within higher education, healthcare, government, hospitality, aviation, or similarly complex environments is required. 
• Must be willing and able to respond to UCCS emergencies—including snow removal—within 30 minutes.
• A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, facilities management, or related field is preferred. 
• Having an APPA Custodial Supervisor Certificate, APPA Institute graduate, ISSA certification, or equivalent professional credential is highly desirable. 
• Experience leading organizational change or continuous improvement initiatives is preferred. 
• Experience managing large multi-shift workforces and/or Classified State staff workforces is highly desired. 
• Experience implementing CMMS, data analytics, and operational performance programs is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supply inventories, equipment procurement, and long-range custodial planning is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing organizational KPIs, performance dashboards, and executive-level reporting is desired.
• Knowledge of APPA Operational Guidelines, APPA Custodial Staffing Guidelines, and higher education facilities benchmarking practices is recommended.

Physical Requirements

• Lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequently stands and walks for prolonged periods of time to observe service areas and perform daily functions and inspections.
• Performs minor labor work, such as equipment inspections, sustainability projects with waste removal, room inspections, etc. 
• Uses manual dexterity to manipulate supplies, tools, and equipment
• Uses visual acuity to safely operate a vehicle and equipment, identify hazards, and perform daily functions
• Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movements including sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, and balancing
• Exposure to weather - Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather
   

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.