Assistant Director, Custodial Services

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Custodial Services provides leadership and operational oversight for custodial services across SLCC’s multi-campus system. This position supports the Director of Custodial Services in planning, organizing, and directing custodial programs that ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained learning environments. The Assistant Director supervises custodial supervisors and staff, coordinates daily operations, and assists in developing long-term strategies that support the College’s mission and values

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to custodial supervisors and staff across assigned campuses.
• Assist in developing and implementing custodial service plans, cleaning schedules, and quality assurance programs.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with SLCC standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for custodial personnel.
• Assist with budget development, cost control, and resource allocation for custodial operations.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and maintenance of custodial supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Campus Safety, Events, and other departments to support campus operations and special events.
• Promote and implement sustainable cleaning practices and environmentally responsible initiatives.
• Participate in emergency response planning and provide after-hours support as needed.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented work environment aligned with SLCC’s values.

• Custodial operations, sanitation standards, and facility maintenance practices.
• OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Modern cleaning methods, equipment, chemicals, and green-cleaning practices.
• Supervisory principles, employee development, and performance management.
• Budgeting, procurement, and inventory management processes.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support staff in a diverse work environment.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with scheduling systems, work-order software, and standard office applications.
• Analyze operational needs and implement process improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain professionalism and composure during emergencies or high-pressure situations.
• Support and advance SLCC’s values of equity, inclusion, and student-centered service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of custodial, facilities, or operations management experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience overseeing staff in a custodial, facilities, or related operational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of custodial practices, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher-education, public sector, or multi-building campus environment.
• Industry certifications such as ISSA, CMI, or equivalent custodial management credentials.
• Experience implementing sustainable or green-cleaning programs.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) are highly desirable.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.