Director 3 - Custodial Operations

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  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Custodial Operations Director 3 - Fort Wayne, IN (onsite) (relocation assistance available)Job Description:We have an exciting opportunity for a Director 3 - Custodial Operations overseeing a K-12 school district at Fort Wayne Community Schools in beautiful Indiana. Reporting to the District Manager, you will oversee primarily custodial operations with some grounds and maintenance operational oversight for the entire K-12 school district. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team, interfacing with clients, and ensuring a high level of service throughout the school district.We deliver food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools and college campuses. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.Position Summary:Reporting to the District Manager, you will oversee primarily custodial operations with some grounds and maintenance operations oversight for the K-12 school district. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team, interfacing with clients and ensuring a high level of service throughout the school district.The ideal candidate will have:
  • Minimum of 5 years successful experience in Facilities Management, preferably in a K-12 or higher education setting with emphasis in custodial operations management.
  • Exceptional customer service, relationship building and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively engage and communicate with all levels of employees and clients, including both company and client executive leadership.
  • Develops staff and provides opportunities for career growth.
  • Custodial operations experience, including floor care and familiarity with related equipment.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership in customer and community relations.
  • Knowledge and experience in Project Management.
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen with an solid understanding of budgeting and financial reporting and controls.
  • Strong Leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.
  • Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or related certification is a plus; and bachelor’s degree is preferred.
What You'll Do:
  • Manage the business operations for the in-house custodial operations with limited oversight related to grounds and maintenance.
  • Strive to support the client to optimize their business while building a strong and trusting partnership.
  • Drive strong business results in custodial operations.
  • Build a dynamic team with diverse knowledge.
  • Deliver solutions that go beyond expectations.
What You Bring:
  • A proven track record of successful facilities management leadership or related experience, preferably multi-unit
  • Proficient technical knowledge of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems.
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen.
  • Stellar client management.
  • Exceptional customer service, relationship building, and communication skills.
  • Strong Leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.

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