Director Of Custodial Services Overnight / Am

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks a Director of Custodial Services Overnight / AM to lead overnight and morning custodial operations across campus. You will plan, organize and direct managers and supervisors, implement policies, and ensure sanitary, safe, and attractive facilities.

The role requires 8–12 years in facilities management, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and excellent communication. On-site position with full-time hours; travel not required.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in business, management or related discipline.
• Extensive (8-12 years) in facilities management.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Experience with budgeting and large-scale operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct overnight and AM custodial activities.
• Administer policies, procedures, and training for custodial staff.
• Maintain sanitary, attractive and orderly facilities across campus.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Planning

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

B.A./B.S. in business or management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Director Of Custodial Services Overnight / AM

Brown University

Job Description:

Position Purpose

Facilities Management is an exceptionally talented team built froma diverse group of individuals who are passionate about providingthe highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer service, andteamwork through sustainable practices and who take pride insupporting the mission of the University and Facilities Management"We Care" principle values.

The Director of Custodial Services plans, organizes and directs theactivities of the managers and supervisors of all campus buildingswith a focus on Overnight and AM Operations. The Directoradministers policies, procedures, labor agreements and trainingrelated to the activities of custodial personnel. Maintains anenvironment that is sanitary, attractive and in orderlycondition.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• B.A./B.S. degree in business, management or a relateddiscipline.
• Extensive (8-12 years) professional work experience infacilities management and additional work experience involvingincreasing responsibilities in a large service-relatedorganization.
• Valid driver's license and must maintain as a condition ofemployment (must be active for at least 2 years prior toappointment date)
• Accomplished written and oral communication skills.
• Expertise should include clear and thorough skills inmanagement, leadership, planning, coordinating, budgeting andimplementing large scale facilities activities in a business oreducational environment.
• Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures,equipment, tools and materials common to the custodial / janitorialprofession
• Strong knowledge of electronic QA programs
• Strong knowledge of general industry safety practices andstandards within the custodial profession
• Strong background in analytics
• Excellent customer oriented service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlookskills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and detail-orientedskills required
• Sense of urgency to meet internal and external customerrequirements
• Careful but assertive approach to dealing with personnelmatters, and dealing with conflict
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations andprocedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing newstrategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-rangegoals.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishingpriorities.
• Knowledge and ability to process time & attendance, andwork order scheduling proficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize large amounts of informationand plan appropriate response
• Ability to create and deliver a training curriculum
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules,regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to be flexible and work various shifts as training andinspection needs require
• Ability to foster a collaborative, team centeredenvironment
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational, leadership and relationship buildingskills

Other Information

• Physical demands: Regularly required to talk and hear. Theemployee is required to stand, walk, use hands to feel and usehands and arms to reach. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheralvision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May berequired to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include steeltoed shoes, or non - slippery shoes, eye protection, nitrile andleather gloves.
• Must be able to walk, stand climb stairs for long durations oftime during and outside of shifts
• Must be able to work under adverse temperatures and /or weatherconditions
• This position is classified as on site.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completionof background check and education requirements.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-06

Job Posting Title:

Director of Custodial Services Overnight / AM

Department:

Facilities Management and Campus Operations

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

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