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Position Title Assistant Director of Facilities for Custodial Services and Grounds

Position Category Full Time Staff

Position Status 12 Month

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary $55,100 - $63,365

Department Operations Group Office

Working Hours Monday - Friday (Evening and weekend hours may be required)

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Facilities for Custodial Services and Grounds to lead and manage the custodial services and grounds operations at our Sanborn campus and Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. This role provides critical leadership, planning, and day-to-day direction and supervision for custodial, cleaning, and grounds operations to ensure that all campus facilities and outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and appearance. The Assistant Director will oversee operations across all shifts to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

SUNY Niagara consists of two campuses one located in Sanborn, NY and our Niagara Falls Culinary Institute located in downtown Niagara Falls. These two campuses consist of over 500,000 square feet of space and over 200 acres of property.

SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits to our employees. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits to view our benefits offerings. Our exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:

Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students. At SUNY Niagara, generous paid time off, holiday, and leave policies make this possible. Our college closes for winter break from late December through early January and a week in mid-March for spring recess. In the summer, employees observe a four-day workweek, allowing them to enjoy all that Western New York offers.

Professional Growth: SUNY Niagara cares about employees’ professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.

Welcoming Culture: SUNY Niagara values the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice as they create a sense of belonging for our students and employees. We foster a collaborative culture that respects and appreciates different perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds which contribute to the richness of our institution. We believe that our diverse, inclusive community enriches the experiences of students and employees alike.

Meaningful Work: At SUNY Niagara, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students’ futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.

Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students’ lives, and invests in its community.

Typical Work Activities

1. Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

2. Supervises the cleaning, custodial, maintenance and grounds personnel as assigned, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluating performance and making recommendations for personnel actions and motivating employees to achieve peak productivity and performance in a union setting.

3. Manages the logistical requirements for the cleaning, custodial, maintenance and grounds operations as well as the vehicle and equipment fleet requirements.

4. Recommends the hiring of cleaners, custodians, maintenance and grounds personnel as needed.

5. Recommends staffing levels within existing resources and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement in order to maintain the College facilities and grounds in a satisfactory manner.

6. Develops and implements appropriate procedures and standards for the cleaning, custodial, maintenance and grounds personnel in order to ensure the facilities and grounds are properly maintained.

7. Schedules and coordinates personnel to support the use of facilities by on-campus and outside groups.

8. Promotes organizational teamwork, participative management, customer service and collaborative problem solving.

9. Works with the Director of Facilities & VP of Administration with the procurement process to ensure required supplies and equipment are on hand to satisfactorily maintain the facilities and grounds.

10. Communicates effectively and appropriately, verbally and in writing, with other College departments relative to the status of requests for cleaning, custodial, maintenance or grounds services.

11. Ensures compliance with relevant Federal, State and local codes to include OSHA , PESH and other relevant safety and environmental requirements. Acts as site coordinator for MSDS and relevant materials handing regulations and requirements.

12. Establishes and implements staff training programs as directed.

13. Responsible for preparing, implementing and monitoring budgets for facilities and grounds, in concert with the Director of Facilities.

14. Responds to calls for assistance on an as needed basis. Will rotate on call coverage with Director of Facilities.

15. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.

    Essential Functions

Must be able to navigate relationships with a diverse population; must be able to relate to all elements of the campus community; must be able to operate computers, write reports and directives, and maintain records; must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to individuals and groups, on and off-campus; must be physically able to actively supervise personnel located throughout the College property. Physical condition must be commensurate with the requirements of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree;

• 3 years of supervisory experience in a field related to the care and maintenance and or custodial services of a facility;

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and Internet/Web;

• Experience assisting with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of a department level budget.

  Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;

• Experience working in the cleaning, custodial or grounds maintenance area of a facility;

• Experience working in building trades;

• Supervisory experience of building trades personnel;

• Experience working in an educational institution or like institutions;

• Experience with facilities maintenance software such as Preventive Maintenance scheduling and monitoring;

• Experience working in a unionized work environment.

  License(s)/Certifications

  About SUNY Niagara

  SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

  SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

  SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

  SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (http://www.nfculinary.org/) ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S317P

Open Date 12/18/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration applications must be submitted by January 20, 2025. if a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after January 20, 2025 will be considered.

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • How many years of supervisory experience in a field related to the care and maintenance and or custodial services of a facility do you have?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 3 + years

• • Do you have experience assisting with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of a department level budget?

• Yes

• No

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Transcripts

  Optional Documents

• Certifications/Licenses

• Transcript 2

• Transcript 3