Project Manager Schools

Custodial Project Manager

Salary: $40,000/year
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Hours vary as needed

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Custodial Project Manager to lead and oversee daily operations across assigned sites. This role is responsible for supervising custodial teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring all services meet or exceed expectations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results.

Employment Requirements:

• Must be able to pass background checks (including fingerprinting, if required)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify employer) and provide required employment authorization documentation
• Will be driving company vehicle and must have clean Motor Vehicle Record

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Key Responsibilities

Operations & Team Leadership

• Direct and supervise custodial staff, including Group Managers and Quality Control Managers
• Coordinate daily and periodic cleaning schedules
• Allocate work responsibilities effectively across team members
• Ensure staff maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels (including hiring, onboarding, and terminations)

Client & Communication Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for School District clients
• Address client concerns and communications on a 24/7 basis as needed
• Travel to client locations to ensure satisfaction and service quality

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all contract specifications are consistently met
• Conduct daily inspections of recurring work
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled quality control inspections
• Customize and manage the quality control (QC) program
• Provide inspection reports and documentation upon request

Administrative & Reporting Duties

• Maintain accurate project documentation (work orders, supply requests, inspections, schedules, etc.)
• Review logs, reports, and supply requests
• Manage project budgets and inventory
• Prepare and submit reports to the School District and corporate headquarters

Equipment & Facility Oversight

• Coordinate equipment, materials, and supply distribution
• Manage preventative maintenance programs for equipment
• Ensure facilities are secure and energy-efficient after work completion (e.g., doors locked, lights off)

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Training & Development

• Lead all training programs for new and existing employees
• Provide hands-on instruction and correct performance deficiencies
• Maintain detailed training records (online, classroom, and onsite)

Training Topics Include:

1. Chemical usage and safety
2. Tools and equipment operation
3. Dusting and spot cleaning techniques
4. Restroom cleaning, disinfection, and supply replenishment
5. Carpet care
6. Hard surface floor care
7. VCT floor stripping and waxing
8. Spray buffing and burnishing
9. Workplace safety
10. Building security

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Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure contract compliance and service excellence across all sites
• Communicate key updates and operational needs to corporate leadership
• Support continuous improvement in cleaning standards and processes

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Requirements:

• Must have at least five years janitorial management experience in the K-12 environment.
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
• Strong communication skills, highly-skilled in typing, writing, grammar, punctuation, and oral communication
  (which means speaking clearly and correctly on the telephone)
• Good judgment, punctuality, initiative, a good work ethic and time management skills
• Must possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Interpersonal skills and client relations are of paramount importance
• Must be highly organized and able to keep track of multiple projects.