Director, Grounds & Custodial Operations

Colgate University; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Gym discounts

Bookstore savings

Athletic tickets

Access to cultural and recreationalfac

Job summary

Colgate University in Hamilton, NY seeks a Manager or Director, Custodial & Grounds Operations to lead Facilities - Grounds. The role oversees both grounds and custodial functions, staffing, budgets, safety, and campus maintenance, with a focus on delivering high-quality service on a large campus.

Requirements include supervising union staff, developing multi-year operating plans, and executing maintenance programs using scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• Progression of responsibility in grounds, custodial, or facilities operations with supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising union staff and applying CBAs to staffing, scheduling, and performance decisions.
• Experience building and executing maintenance/operations plans using scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop grounds/custodial leadership teams.
• Partner with supervisors to maintain campus grounds, buildings, and fields to community standards.
• Set clear expectations for inspections and follow-ups to fix safety/maintenance issues.
• Negotiate vendor terms and manage department budget within Colgate standards.
• Oversee both grounds and custodial functions (Director level) to ensure events run smoothly.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Union staffing & CBAs

Scheduling

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, horticulture, business, or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Budgeting software

Job description

Colgate University in Hamilton, NY seeks a Manager or Director, Custodial & Grounds Operations to lead Facilities - Grounds. The role oversees both grounds and custodial functions, staffing, budgets, safety, and campus maintenance, with a focus on delivering high-quality service on a large campus.

Requirements include supervising union staff, developing multi-year operating plans, and executing maintenance programs using scheduling tools.