Unit Director, Janitorial & Facilities Leadership

Compass Group USA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Same day pay

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, part of Compass Group, is hiring an Unit Director to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and security of assigned buildings in the school district.

You will supervise janitorial staff, coordinate tasks across shifts, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure high customer satisfaction while maintaining a safe work environment. The role offers training and growth opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• One to two years as supervisor in housekeeping or service-related field with high customer contact.
• Strong work ethic, 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.
• Ability to work with heavy cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all janitorial work activities and supervise hourly staff.
• Inspect work and take corrective action; ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure buildings have supplies and maintain equipment.
• Train, discipline, and manage staff; communicate directives.
• Meet weekly with staff to review tasks and future projects.
• Secure buildings after completion of work.
• Guide completion on projects within budget.

Skills

Staff management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Heavy cleaning equipment

Job description

SSC Services for Education, part of Compass Group, is hiring an Unit Director to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and security of assigned buildings in the school district.

You will supervise janitorial staff, coordinate tasks across shifts, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure high customer satisfaction while maintaining a safe work environment. The role offers training and growth opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package.