Staff Careers

The Operations Manager, Building Services assists the Director of Building Services (Director) with the following:

• directing all daily activities related to the custodial functions of the university, including basic custodial operations, training, purchase of supplies and equipment, solid waste removal, management of human resources, budgets, procurement of supplies, window cleaning, pest control services, etc.
• strategizing, analyzing, developing, resourcing, managing, improving, measuring, and reporting all functions related to custodial services including staff and contractors;
• maintaining buildings and surrounding areas in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition to enhance the image and learning environment for the campus community;
• employee may work some afternoon/evening shifts and weekends as needed to oversee in-house service, contracted services, and special projects.

This employee will spend the majority of their time in the field assisting with daily operations for all custodial and building services provided by Facilities and Operations. The employee's duties will be performed full-time (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:45 PM). The employee may work some afternoons/evenings and weekends as needed.

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in managing a large workforce: 2 or more years with managing housekeeping or custodial cleaning operations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in training staff and facilitating training classes.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes but is not limited to, possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.
• Must be available to work some nights and weekends as needed.
• Participation in a registration program for career development in the environmental and sanitation field.
• Well-versed in ISSA and APPA standards.
• Proven excellence in sanitation and housekeeping involving large industrial or educational complexes.
• Administrative ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current cleaning practices, changing trends in cleaning operations, and chemical use.
• Certified in blood-borne pathogen cleanup or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree in a major science or business administration is desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is desired.
• Competency in budget forecasting and financial processes is preferred.
• Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) is desired.
• Registered Executive Housekeeper (REH) is preferred.
• Experience with state contract regulations, consortium, and vendor negotiations is desired.

$65,000