Janitorial Operations Support Specialist

The Budd Group•Charlotte, NC

3d•$95,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

The Janitorial Operations Support Specialist is a high-visibility, regional leadership role supporting janitorial operations for The Budd Group’s private education division, including K-12 and higher education accounts. The position provides tactical guidance and technical expertise to local teams without direct reports, and is remote/travel-based from Charlotte, North Carolina, with regional travel of up to 70%, including overnight stays. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work evenings as needed for travel and operations. The role conducts quarterly onsite audits, documents findings, and develops or implements scopes of work, key performance indicators, and cleaning frequencies. It also partners with Business Development to develop APPA-standard pricing and validate scope, staffing, and equipment for new opportunities. The specialist may serve as interim Regional Custodial Manager during manager absences and leads operational launches for new school accounts. This is described as a two- to three-year stepping-stone role intended to support advancement into senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is strictly required.
Two to five years of progressive, salaried management experience in custodial or janitorial operations within large, complex organizations.
Ability to influence teams and drive projects forward without formal reporting authority.
Willingness and ability to travel regionally up to 70% of the time, including overnight stays.
Ability to work evenings as needed for travel and operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or Operations Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the leading janitorial operations subject matter expert for Private Education accounts, providing tactical guidance and technical support.
Conduct quarterly onsite audits and document findings.
Implement best-in-class scopes of work, key performance indicators, and cleaning frequencies.
Partner with Business Development to provide APPA-standard pricing and validate scope, staffing, and equipment for new opportunities.
Serve as interim Regional Custodial Manager during manager absences to maintain service continuity.
Lead the operational launch of new school accounts.
Travel regionally, including overnight stays, to support educational partners.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, nine holidays, two floating days, and one volunteer day.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
HSA/FSA.
401(k) match.
Career advancement opportunities.
Free online classes.
Mental health and financial support.
Pay on Demand and cash back.
English and Spanish learning.
$700 per month car allowance and mileage reimbursement of 17 cents per mile.
Relocation assistance for the right candidate.