Assistant Director, Building and Environmental Services

Position Information

Position Number:

Functional Title: Assistant Director, Building and Environmental Services

Position Type: Staff

Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNCG is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of more than 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Building and Environmental Services provides leadership and coordination of housekeeping and custodial services across campus facilities, most often within Housing and Residence Life or Facilities Operations.

This position supervises subordinate housekeeping supervisors, delivery personnel, set-up crews, floor maintenance assistants, and housekeeping staff to ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained living and learning environments.

Managers in this band are responsible for planning, scheduling, and inspecting housekeeping operations; managing equipment and supplies; ensuring compliance with safety and health standards; and aligning housekeeping activities with the University's operational goals. The role also requires leadership in employee development, performance management, and customer service, with accountability for both daily operations and long-range planning of custodial programs.

• 30% - Leadership & Housekeeping Operations
• 20% - Maintenance & Special Projects
• 15% - Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement
• 15% - Contract & Budget Management
• 10% - Inventory & MRO Stores Oversight
• 5% - Training & Employee Development
• 5% - Safety & Compliance

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in general facilities work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Valid Driver's License

Recruitment Range

$73,778 - $81,975

Org # - Department

Facilities Operations - 56404

Job Dates

Job Open Date: 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 12

FLSA: Exempt