Facilities USA · 1 day ago
Janitorial Project Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expU.S. Facilities, Inc. is a leading provider of top-quality building maintenance and infrastructure services, seeking a Janitorial Project Manager to oversee custodial operations across school facilities. The role involves managing personnel, budgets, and service delivery to ensure safe and clean learning environments for students and staff.
CommercialCustomer ServiceFacilities Support ServicesProperty Management
Responsibilities
Ensure all schools and district facilities meet established cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards
Implement and enforce district, state, and federal safety and environmental health programs
Maintain compliance with APPA standards and school district custodial guidelines
Conduct routine inspections, quality audits, and walkthroughs of all assigned school sites
Address deficiencies promptly to minimize disruption to instructional activities
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise custodial staff across multiple school sites
Manage large teams (40+ employees), including unionized custodial personnel
Plan and coordinate work schedules aligned with school calendars, events, and seasonal needs
Serve as relief supervisor when necessary to maintain operational continuity
Promote accountability, professionalism, and a student-focused service culture
Serve as the primary point of contact for principals, school administrators, and district leadership
Conduct regular performance and service review meetings with school and district stakeholders
Respond to concerns from school leadership, parents, and community members professionally and promptly
Navigate public sector processes, including school board interactions and community engagement
Manage labor, supply, and equipment budgets within district and contract guidelines
Monitor KPIs related to cleanliness, safety, staffing, and cost control
Ensure compliance with contractual service agreements and district policies
Track and analyze performance, financial, and operational data to drive improvements
Collaborate with district leadership on multi-year custodial and facilities strategies
Support capital improvement planning and long-term school infrastructure initiatives
Evaluate data and trends to refine staffing models, service delivery, and resource allocation
Direct custodial response during emergencies, weather events, or unusual situations
Coordinate staff and resources to support school openings, closings, and special events
Personally perform or oversee corrective actions when an immediate response is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
OR 7+ years of progressive experience in janitorial or custodial management
Strong working knowledge of APPA custodial standards
Minimum 5 years of experience managing union employees
Expertise in cleaning, sanitization, floor care, and chemical safety in school environments
Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams across multiple sites
Strong understanding of public sector contracts and compliance requirements
Experience using audit tools or software to track cleaning and performance compliance
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills
Ability to make quick, sound decisions in high-pressure or emergency situations
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience working in school districts, higher education, or public sector facilities strongly preferred
Company
Facilities USA
Facilities USA provides commercial and residential property management services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase