Assistant Director, Custodial Services

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking an Assistant Director of Custodial Services to lead and oversee custodial programs across its multi-campus system. You will supervise supervisors and staff, coordinate daily operations, and help develop long-term strategies that support the College’s mission and values.

Responsibilities include implementing service plans, conducting inspections, hiring and training personnel, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years custodial/facilities/operational management experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience leading staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of custodial practices, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to custodial supervisors and staff across campuses.
• Assist in developing custodial service plans, cleaning schedules, and quality assurance programs.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with SLCC standards and safety regulations.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Assist with budget development, cost control, and resource allocation.

Skills

Custodial operations

Safety compliance

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Scheduling/CMMS familiarity

Communication

Problem solving

Diversity and inclusion

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years custodial/ facilities/ operations mgmt experience

2 years supervisory experience

Knowledge of custodial practices & safety standards

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Assistant Director of Custodial Services provides leadership and operational oversight for custodial services across SLCC’s multi-campus system. This position supports the Director of Custodial Services in planning, organizing, and directing custodial programs that ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained learning environments. The Assistant Director supervises custodial supervisors and staff, coordinates daily operations, and assists in developing long-term strategies that support the College’s mission and values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to custodial supervisors and staff across assigned campuses.
• Assist in developing and implementing custodial service plans, cleaning schedules, and quality assurance programs.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with SLCC standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for custodial personnel.
• Assist with budget development, cost control, and resource allocation for custodial operations.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and maintenance of custodial supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Campus Safety, Events, and other departments to support campus operations and special events.
• Promote and implement sustainable cleaning practices and environmentally responsible initiatives.
• Participate in emergency response planning and provide after-hours support as needed.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented work environment aligned with SLCC’s values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Custodial operations, sanitation standards, and facility maintenance practices.
• OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Modern cleaning methods, equipment, chemicals, and green-cleaning practices.
• Supervisory principles, employee development, and performance management.
• Budgeting, procurement, and inventory management processes.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support staff in a diverse work environment.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with scheduling systems, work-order software, and standard office applications.
• Analyze operational needs and implement process improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain professionalism and composure during emergencies or high-pressure situations.
• Support and advance SLCC’s values of equity, inclusion, and student-centered service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of custodial, facilities, or operations management experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience overseeing staff in a custodial, facilities, or related operational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of custodial practices, safety regulations, and industry standards.

• Experience working in a higher-education, public sector, or multi-building campus environment.
• Industry certifications such as ISSA, CMI, or equivalent custodial management credentials.
• Experience implementing sustainable or green-cleaning programs.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) are highly desirable.