Unit Custodial Director: Lead Facilities Operations

SSC Services For Education; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; 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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

SSC Services for Education is seeking a UNIT CUSTODIAL DIRECTOR for Richland County School District in Columbia, SC. The role oversees cleanliness, sanitation, security, and the supervision of janitorial staff to meet high standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, training staff, inventory management, and ensuring projects stay on budget. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and budgeting knowledge in a facilities setting.

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.

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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Staff motivation

Administrative skills

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

SSC Services for Education is seeking a UNIT CUSTODIAL DIRECTOR for Richland County School District in Columbia, SC. The role oversees cleanliness, sanitation, security, and the supervision of janitorial staff to meet high standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, training staff, inventory management, and ensuring projects stay on budget. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and budgeting knowledge in a facilities setting.