Associate Director - (Grounds & Custodial)

Job TitleDirect and oversee programs and assist with directing the day-to-day operations of a department or unit.Job DescriptionDirect day-to-day operations - 30% Assist in directing the day-to-day operations of the department or unit. Oversee and monitor - 15% Oversee and monitor departmental or unit initiatives, programs, and events. Manage activities - 15% Manage various activities for a specific department, unit, or function. Participate in the provision of professional services as required. Supervise employees - 15% Supervise and coordinate the selection, training, and development of employees. Represent the department - 10% Represent the department at meetings, functions, or other activities. Assist with the budget - 10% Provide assistance with budget development and monitoring. Assume duties - 5% Assume the duties of the Chief Officer or Director in their absence. Supervisor Expectations: Provide daily leadership and supervision of campus Grounds and Custodial staff, ensuring coverage, accountability, and quality performance. Conduct regular inspections to maintain a clean, safe, and visually appealing campus environment. Manage budgets, equipment, and materials efficiently while identifying cost-saving opportunities. Ensure compliance with all safety, chemical handling, and environmental regulations. Develop staff through training, performance evaluations, and consistent feedback. Coordinate support for campus events, emergencies, and seasonal operations. Communicate effectively with Facilities leadership, campus partners, and vendors Use data and work order systems to track performance and drive continuous improvement. Promote a culture of customer service, teamwork, and pride in the campus appearance. Will serve as essential personnel and in an on-call capacity for all urgent, after-hours emergencies, including natural disasters.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in a specified field and five (5) years of related work experience. Professional licensure, certification, and/or designation may be required in some areas.Proposed SalaryCommensurate with experience.USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.Conditions of EmploymentApplicants are required to provide: professional references with current contact information documentation of academic credentials employment history Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to: ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, view social media outlets, and remove job postings without additional notification. Employment is contingent upon: successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check reference checks Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position: satisfactory credit check successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) pre-employment drug testing confirmation of credentials After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training: New employee orientation VSU's Annual Compliance Training: USG Ethics Policy Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy Drug Free Workplace Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Motor Vehicle Policy Workers Compensation (new hires) Georgia Open Records Act (new hires) USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly) Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive DrivingEqual Employment OpportunityValdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.Background CheckPosition of Trust + CreditAccommodationsIf you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io Applicant InstructionsValdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not available for all positions. Applicants who anticipate requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future are encouraged to contact Human Resources early in the recruitment process with questions regarding sponsorship eligibility.Clery DisclosureThe Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. 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