CUSTODIAL DIRECTOR

SSC Services For Education; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

SSC Services For Education is seeking an Unit Custodial Director in Columbia, SC. The role oversees cleanliness, sanitation, and security, directing janitorial teams, and ensuring high standards while maintaining safety. Strong leadership, budgeting, and communication are essential for success.

The position requires managing multiple shifts, training staff, and coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and budgets. Industry knowledge and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 1–2 years as supervisor in housekeeping or service-related field with high customer contact.
• Strong work ethic, initiative for quality and customer service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate staff.
• Understanding of budgeting and profit/loss concepts.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Valid driver’s license for safe operation of company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Communicates between shifts to ensure completion of tasks.
• Trains workers in janitorial methods and equipment.
• Issues supplies and equipment for quality and timely delivery.
• Performs daily inspections and follows through on assignments.
• Cross trains and develops personnel for multiple positions.
• Holds weekly staff reports and inspections.
• Meets with staff weekly to review tasks and projects.
• Secures buildings after work and ensures timely completion within budget.
• Reports budgetary issues.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Customer Service

Communication

Budgeting

Safety Compliance

Equipment Handling

Driver's License

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

UNIT CUSTODIAL DIRECTOR – COLUMBIA, SC

Job Summary: As Unit Director, you will be responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and security of the assigned buildings. You will coordinate all work activities of janitorial personnel, supervise, direct, and develop supervisors and hourly employees, ensuring customer satisfaction through high quality standards while maintaining a safe and equitable environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates between various shifts to ensure applicable completion of tasks.
• Trains workers in janitorial methods and procedures and proper operation of equipment.
• Issues supplies and equipment to workers to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
• Performs daily inspections and follows through on all assignments to ensure task completion.
• Cross trains and develops personnel for multiple positions.
• Holds weekly staff reports and inspections.
• Meets with staff weekly to review task completion and future projects.
• Secures building after completion of work.
• Guides completion on projects to make sure they are completed timely and within budget.
• Reports budgetary issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• One to two years as supervisor in housekeeping or service-related field with high customer/client contact required.
• Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills both one‑on‑one and in group situations.
• Ability to engage and motivate staff.
• Understanding of budgeting processes and awareness of profit and loss concepts.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Ability to work with heavy cleaning equipment.
• Valid driver’s license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug‑free workplace.