Assistant Director of Facilities/Operations
Vaco Recruiter Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Assistant Director – Facilities Operations (Janitorial & Grounds)
Queens, NY • Full-Time • Onsite
Salary: $120–125K
Our client, a building services company, is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities Operations to oversee both the Janitorial Services and Grounds Maintenance functions for a large university campus in Queens. This leader will manage multiple union teams, coordinate daily service delivery, support campus events, and maintain the high standards expected in a higher education environment. The role supervises Building Managers, Night Operations Managers, and the Grounds Supervisor, and reports directly to the Director of Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations for janitorial and grounds departments across a large university campus
Supervise Building Managers, Night Operations Managers, and Grounds leadership
Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, and training for unionized teams
Execute cleaning protocols, landscaping programs, seasonal campus needs, and event support
Ensure quality control and timely delivery of facility projects
Serve as a daily client-facing point of contact for university stakeholders
Provide operational updates, reports, and issue resolution
Support budgeting, procurement, and inventory management
Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to safety standards
Maintain documentation of inspections, evaluations, and corrective actions
Participate in long-term planning and facilities/grounds development
Walk and inspect the campus daily; respond to urgent operational needs
Foster a cohesive, accountable team culture and drive continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of facilities contract management experience
Minimum 7 years working in a college or university facilities environment
Experience managing unionized teams
Strong knowledge of custodial operations, grounds maintenance, and safety practices
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CMMS/work order systems knowledge a plus
Fully onsite Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with occasional off‑hours
Ability to travel to an additional NYC campus as needed
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Our client, a building services company, is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities Operations to oversee both the Janitorial Services and Grounds Maintenance functions for a large university campus in Queens. This leader will manage multiple union teams, coordinate daily service delivery, support campus events, and maintain the high standards expected in a higher education environment. The role supervises Building Managers, Night Operations Managers, and the Grounds Supervisor, and reports directly to the Director of Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations for janitorial and grounds departments across a large university campus
Supervise Building Managers, Night Operations Managers, and Grounds leadership
Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, and training for unionized teams
Execute cleaning protocols, landscaping programs, seasonal campus needs, and event support
Ensure quality control and timely delivery of facility projects
Serve as a daily client-facing point of contact for university stakeholders
Provide operational updates, reports, and issue resolution
Support budgeting, procurement, and inventory management
Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to safety standards
Maintain documentation of inspections, evaluations, and corrective actions
Participate in long-term planning and facilities/grounds development
Walk and inspect the campus daily; respond to urgent operational needs
Foster a cohesive, accountable team culture and drive continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of facilities contract management experience
Minimum 7 years working in a college or university facilities environment
Experience managing unionized teams
Strong knowledge of custodial operations, grounds maintenance, and safety practices
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CMMS/work order systems knowledge a plus
Fully onsite Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with occasional off‑hours
Ability to travel to an additional NYC campus as needed
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