Assistant Director, Building and Environmental Services

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Greensboro is seeking an Assistant Director for Building and Environmental Services to lead housekeeping and custodial operations across campus facilities, including housing steps and residence life. The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and ensuring clean, safe environments for students and staff.

The role oversees supervisors and staff, plans long-range custodial programs, and aligns activities with university goals while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across over 100

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in general facilities work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & housekeeping operations: provide leadership and coordination of all housekeeping and custodial services.
• Maintenance & special projects: plan and coordinate projects and set-up/move requests; partner with maintenance needs.
• Primary liaison: serve as liaison with Housing & Residence Life staff and stakeholders.
• Contract & budget management: develop, maintain, reconcile departmental financial records and manage procurement.
• Inventory and purchasing: oversee inventory; maintain systems and report.
• Training & employee development: develop training programs and provide leadership coaching.
• Safety & compliance: administer safety programs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Housekeeping

Contract & Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree and two years of facilities experience

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Assistant Director, Building and Environmental Services

Functional Title Assistant Director, Building and Environmental Services

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Position Eclass

Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of more than 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Building and Environmental Services provides leadership and coordination of housekeeping and custodial services across campus facilities, most often within Housing and Residence Life or Facilities Operations.

This position supervises subordinate housekeeping supervisors, delivery personnel, set-up crews, floor maintenance assistants, and housekeeping staff to ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained living and learning environments.

Managers in this band are responsible for planning, scheduling, and inspecting housekeeping operations; managing equipment and supplies; ensuring compliance with safety and health standards; and aligning housekeeping activities with the University’s operational goals. The role also requires leadership in employee development, performance management, and customer service, with accountability for both daily operations and long-range planning of custodial programs.

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• 30% — Leadership & Housekeeping Operations
• 20% — Maintenance & Special Projects
• 15% — Contract & Budget Management
• 5% — Training & Employee Development
• 5% — Safety & Compliance

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in general facilities work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $73,778 - $81,975

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Facilities Operations - 56404

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/31/2026

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

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Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30%

Key Responsibility

Leadership & Housekeeping Operations

• Provide leadership and coordination of all housekeeping and custodial services across academic, administrative, and residential facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate the selection, training, and daily scheduling of housekeeping employees. Inspect areas for cleanliness, maintenance needs, and compliance with established service standards.
• Ensure adequate stock of cleaning materials and manage housekeeping services in line with University goals.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20%

Key Responsibility

Maintenance & Special Projects

• Plan and coordinate special housekeeping projects, floor maintenance programs, and set-up/move requests.
• Partner with Facilities Operations to integrate housekeeping functions with maintenance needs. Investigate and report facility damage, supporting timely corrective action.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15%

Key Responsibility

• Serve as the primary liaison with Housing & Residence Life staff, supervisors, students, parents, and visitors.
• Address service concerns, communicate expectations, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15%

Key Responsibility

Contract & Budget Management

• Develop, maintain, and reconcile departmental financial records.
• Manage procurement processes, including requisitioning, receiving, and payment for services and supplies.
• Monitor budget performance, control costs, and prepare financial reports.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10%

Key Responsibility

• Oversee purchasing, stocking, and maintenance of consumables, equipment parts, and custodial supplies.
• Maintain inventory control systems (e.g., TMA , Maximo, AiM) and ensure accurate reporting. Provide training for staff on inventory management processes.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5%

Key Responsibility

Training & Employee Development

• Develop and implement training programs for housekeeping supervisors and staff.
• Provide leadership coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5%

Key Responsibility

Safety & Compliance

• Administer safety and health programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA , OSHR , and University standards.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet ( SDS ) systems and provide required training.
• Conduct audits, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risk.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - C, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - R, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - R, Squatting - R, Reaching - O

Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - R, Inside - C

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
  • UNCGjobsearch Website
  • Greensboro News & Record
  • Carolina Peacemaker
  • Other Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Other Professional Journal
  • NCWorks.gov
  • UNC System Job Board
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Personal Networking
  • Other
• * If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
  • Yes
  • No