Manager of Building Services

Bethel University
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Mar 11, 2025
Manager of Building Services ID: 2025-2104 Category: Facilities Management Type: FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Benefit Eligible Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Office Location: 3900 Job Summary Oversees and manages the building services team. Oversees the organization and execution of custodial services for all 1.4 million square feet of University facilities. Responsibilities 1. Building Services and Custodial Team Management - 45% Leads and supports team supervisors in the development, review, prioritization, organization, tracking, and scheduling of daily custodial services, work requests, and event setups for the University. Manages, trains, and develops Building Services staff to ensure all University facilities are cleaned effectively and efficiently according to University standards. Establishes and implements quality control procedures and corrective actions as needed. Assists the Senior Director of Facilities with the annual operating budget. Supports facilities management leadership in planning and forecasting custodial needs. 2. University Partnership - 35% Works closely with departmental leaders across the University, particularly the Conference and Event Services team, to support programmatic needs. Utilizes work request and event management systems for daily services, special events, and seasonal preventative maintenance. 3. Vendor and Contractor Oversight - 20% Manages selection and oversight of vendors and contractors. Required Skills Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively with a wide variety of constituents, including faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, and leaders. Must have the ability to building a team with varied trade skills and experience levels. Must be able to supervise a team. Knowledge of cleaning industry best practices. Awareness of APPA standards and procedures. Knowledge of SPS standards. Must possess strong organizational skills, with the ability to develop and utilize organizational tools and applications. Working knowledge of event management software and work order systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, Adobe Acrobat, and project management software. Ability to development and analyze an operating budget. General knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals. Experience 5+ years of custodial experience or Proven experience supervising a team. Education Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of custodial leadership experience would be considered. Additional Information Travel: This position requires little to no travel. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. Must be able to evaluate the exterior and interior cleanliness of buildings and inspect all types of custodial related or supported areas. Complies with environmental health and safety requirements and procedures as outlined in University and State policies and directives. The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Expected Hours of Work: Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position. Benefits Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here. Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring . Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. #LI-Onsite To apply, visit https://staffcareers-bethel.icims.com/jobs/2104/manager-of-building-services/job?in_iframe=1 jeid-9f6be4fbccc89148b61e93c477776cdb