Position Overview

Butler University seeks a Manager of Building Services to oversee all aspects of housekeeping, sets and events in order to provide the University with stellar living and learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs the work of coordinators. Provides overall leadership for the Building Services Department.
• Manages the department budget, assisting the AVP with the data needed to create a budget every year and ensuring the budget does not exceed the approved funding throughout the fiscal year
• Assists with the sustainability efforts of the University.
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external customers to provide good customer experiences
• Manages supply and equipment order and inventory
• Constantly reassess the department goals to ensure best service
• Oversees the pest control needs of campus
• Oversees trash removal of campus
• Assists with furniture moves and events on campus
• Taking a committed leadership role in campus sustainability including research, working across campus with others, developing plans, initiatives, strategies, implementing.
• Make sure the integration and execution of Butler University sustainability goals across campus.

Required Qualifications 

• HS Diploma or GED required  
• 5-7 years of experience in building (custodial) services required
• 3+ years’ experience managing and supervising custodial services staff
• Ability to motivate an entry level workforce directly and through supervisors
• Ability to develop realistic timelines and milestones for staff members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of team
• Ability to provide necessary resources and remove obstacles to help team accomplish its goals
• Ability to work across all lines and levels of the organization through effective verbal and written communications
• Assist with the annual budgeting development and management and continually seek new ways to analyze new opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general computer skills required

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in building services management in an academic setting preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
  • 8 Paid Holidays
    • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement:
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance:
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
    • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
    • Covers tuition only
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
  • Discount at the College Bookstore
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

About Butler

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.