Project Manager, EDU
About The Position
The Custodial Project Manager oversees custodial operations and special cleaning projects across educational facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. This role manages custodial teams, coordinates large-scale cleaning initiatives, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and partners with school administrators and facilities leadership to support campus operations. Compensation: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 / annual salary (US Dollars) The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program 401(k) – You become eligible to make personal contributions beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment. You become eligible for the ABM match beginning the first of the month following six months of employment. ABM matches your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, dollar for dollar, for the first 3%. For the next 2%, ABM contributes $0.50 for each dollar you contribute. Your contributions and match are immediately vested. Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits: Staff & Mgmt
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- 3–5 years of custodial or facilities management experience, preferably in an educational or institutional setting
- Prior experience managing custodial teams and large-scale cleaning projects
- Strong knowledge of custodial processes, equipment, chemicals, and safety procedures
- Ability to manage multiple projects across multiple buildings or campuses
- Project planning and execution
- Team leadership and staff development
- Time management and scheduling
- Quality control and inspection
- Budget and resource management
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Nice To Haves
- Experience in K–12 school districts, colleges, or universities
- Knowledge of infection control standards, green cleaning practices, and OSHA guidelines
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage custodial projects across educational facilities (classrooms, restrooms, gyms, cafeterias, dorms, and administrative buildings)
- Lead and supervise custodial supervisors and staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management
- Manage special projects such as deep cleaning, floor care programs, summer cleanouts, event setup/teardown, and post-construction cleaning
- Ensure compliance with school district, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Develop project timelines, staffing plans, and work scopes to meet academic calendars and operational deadlines
- Conduct regular inspections and quality audits to maintain cleanliness and service standards
- Coordinate with facilities, maintenance, vendors, and school leadership on project needs and priorities
- Monitor supply usage, equipment maintenance, and custodial budgets
- Address service issues, respond to urgent needs, and implement corrective action plans
- Prepare reports on project progress, staffing, safety incidents, and quality metrics
Benefits
- 401(k) – You become eligible to make personal contributions beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment. You become eligible for the ABM match beginning the first of the month following six months of employment. ABM matches your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, dollar for dollar, for the first 3%. For the next 2%, ABM contributes $0.50 for each dollar you contribute. Your contributions and match are immediately vested.
- ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits: Staff & Mgmt
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
