UNIT CUSTODIAL DIRECTOR - Columbia SC

Compass Group USA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance/ADT

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, a member of Compass Group, is hiring a Unit Director in Richland County School District. The role oversees cleanliness, sanitation, and security of assigned buildings, coordinating janitorial staff and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

You will assign duties, monitor supplies, train staff, and ensure safe operations while communicating with administrators and building occupants. This is a full-time on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 1–2 years as supervisor in housekeeping or service-related field with high customer/client contact.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all work activities of janitorial personnel.
• Supervises, directs, and develops supervisors and hourly employees.
• Communicates directives between managers, building occupants, administrators and staff.
• Assigns duties, inspects work, and investigates complaints.
• Ensures equipment is maintained and supplies are stocked.
• Trains, disciplines, and recommends dismissals of staff.
• Maintains building security after work.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting concepts

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Training and coaching

Multitasking/priority management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Heavy cleaning equipment operation

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a Unit Custodial Director for Richland County School District
• Schedule: M-F
• Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000 per year + 20% BONUS ant TRUCK
• Perks SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay! At SSC we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group we create clean, safe, and distraction free learning environments for students of all ages. With a focus on a people first culture, growth opportunities, and supporting local communities we set the stage for a meaningful career in educational facilities nationwide.

Job Summary

Working as Unit Director, youwill be responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and security of the assigned buildings. Youwill be responsible for successfully coordinating all work activities of janitorial personnel.You must also have the ability to supervise, direct, and develop supervisors and hourly employeesin accordance with company guidelines, andto ensure customer satisfaction through high quality standards, while maintaining an environment that is safe andequitable.

In theUnit Director roleyou will be responsible for assigning duties, inspecting work, and investigating complaints regarding janitorial services and take immediate corrective action. You Will secure and assure that all equipmentis maintained and in working order.You Will also make sure buildings have sufficient janitorial supplies by taking periodic inventories of supplies and materials.You Will train,discipline, andrecommend dismissals of employees.Unit Directors act as liaison between building occupants or administrators and supervisors, so it is imperative that you areable to effectively communicate all directives from managers, building occupants and administrators to janitorial staff.

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 degreepreferred.
• 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.

Enhance your quality of life through our comprehensive benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
• Identify Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• And More…

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

SSC & Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the facility service industry

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.

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

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