Assistant Director Facilities Management, Custodial

General Function:   

The Assistant Director of Facilities Management, Custodial administers and directs the University’s custodial services program to ensure that all University facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. The position develops and implements campus custodial policies and procedures, establishes cleaning standards, work planning activities and staffing models, oversees performance management and budgeting for custodial operations. The position develops plans for, and responds to, weather and other campus events and emergency situations. The position provides leadership and supervision over custodial staff, assists in the acquisition of contract services for exceptional, specialized, or emergency services and maintains appropriate administrative and personnel records affecting custodial operations. The position develops constructive relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, and peers and presents the goals, objectives, and service philosophy of Facilities Management to the campus community, works collaboratively with Facilities Management leadership and other campus stakeholders to develop, support, and implement the goals and objectives of Facilities Management.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:    

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least 6 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in custodial or relevant operations is required; ten or more years of experience is preferred. Required experience includes implementation, evaluation, and management of environmental compliance programming. At least five years of documented supervisory experience is required. Two years of managerial experience is preferred. Experience working in a unionized environment with collective bargaining agreements is preferred. Additional education beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for technical or supervisory experience requirements.

Skills: Supervisory skills, particularly the ability to instruct others, are required. Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team of workers and supervisors is required. Management and administrative skills, particularly the ability to develop and manage a budget, as well as analyze, organize, plan, and delegate, are required. Demonstrated skills in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution are required. Knowledge of custodial procedures, supplies, and equipment and the ability to instruct others in their proper application are required. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills are required. Computer literacy is required. Knowledge of contract bidding, specification writing, material recovery operations (recycling), and associated responsibilities are required. Familiarity with public access requirements concerning individuals with disabilities (current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for Accessible Design) is preferred.

Effort: The ability to move throughout campus, including stairs in all buildings, to inspect the cleanliness of facilities is required. Some climbing, bending, and reaching is required.

Certification: Professional credentials such as APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS), ISSA Certified Custodial Supervisor (CSS), or similar are preferred. Candidates without certification may be required to obtain an appropriate credential within a reasonable period of employment.

Other: A valid driver’s license is required. Scope of the position requires responding to custodial emergencies or other unforeseen situations around the clock

Link to Job Description:    http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/60911.htm

Open Date:    09/25/2026
  
Special Instructions to Applicants:

The first date of consideration is October 23, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application.  Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement:    
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

To Apply for this position, please go to the Missouri State University Human Resources website and browse the Employment Opportunities or click this link: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88044