Janitorial Support Specialist

Budd Group•Piedmont, SC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Janitorial Support Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for The Budd Group’s private education division, providing tactical guidance and technical support for janitorial operations across K-12 and higher education accounts. The role supports local teams and operates without direct reports, with regional travel of up to 70% of the time, including overnight stays. The position is based at 2620 River Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673, and is described as remote/travel-based. The specialist conducts quarterly on-site audits, documents findings, and develops scopes of work, KPIs, and cleaning frequencies. The role partners with Business Development to develop APPA-standard pricing and validate scope, staffing, and equipment for new opportunities. It also provides interim regional custodial management during manager absences and leads operational launches for new school accounts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to work evenings as needed for travel and operations. The listed base salary is $95,000 to $110,000. The company describes its culture as supportive, values-driven, and God-honoring, with an emphasis on autonomy, career growth, and investment in employees’ professional and personal well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2–5 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.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or Operations Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the leading Janitorial Operations Manager and subject matter expert for private education accounts, providing tactical guidance and technical support.
Conduct quarterly on-site audits and document findings.
Implement best-in-class scopes of work, KPIs, and cleaning frequencies.
Partner with Business Development to provide APPA-standard pricing and validate scope, staffing, and equipment for new opportunities.
Act 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 time, 9 holidays, 2 floating days, and 1 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/Spanish learning.
$700 per month car allowance and mileage reimbursement at 17 cents per mile.
Relocation assistance for the right candidate.