Bench Custodial Director

Position Title: BENCH CUSTODIAL DIRECTOR - CHICAGO, IL

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude.

The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in People Hub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in People Hub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’

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This Bench position will provide management support to new and existing SSC accounts in K-12 or higher education settings. Travel is required and can be significant to include overnights. Ideal candidates will be open to relocation to other areas outside of the listed location.

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 employees in accordance with company guidelines, andto ensure customer satisfaction through high quality standards, while maintaining an environment that is safe andequitable.

In the Unit Director role you 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, and recommend 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.

• 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.

• 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…