Janitorial Services Manager

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Job Title: Janitorial Services Manager – Facilities Support Services

Annual Salary: $50,000-$65,000 (based on interview and experience).

Location: Charleston, SC

Job Summary:

Support the operational excellence of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston and Naval Weapons Station, SC by leading campus-wide custodial operations. As DAWSON’s Janitorial Services Manager, you will oversee day-to-day cleaning services for classrooms, administrative spaces, and high-traffic common areas. Your leadership will ensure a safe, sanitary, and mission-ready environment that supports law enforcement training and federal operational standards.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage all janitorial and housekeeping operations across the FLETC Charleston complex, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• Supervising janitorial staff and team leads across multiple shifts to ensure full coverage and service continuity.
• Schedule routine and deep-cleaning services, including floor care, carpet cleaning, high dusting, window washing, and waste removal.
• Monitor compliance with safety and sanitation standards, including OSHA, EPA, and contract-specific guidelines.
• Conduct inspections and audits to verify performance; document findings and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain supply inventories, coordinate procurement, approving material/supply orders of cleaning products, paper goods, and janitorial equipment.
• Train staff on safe chemical handling, PPE use, bloodborne pathogens, and infection control procedures.
• Respond to service requests and emergency clean-ups in accordance with contract response time standards.
• Maintain accurate records of staff schedules, inspection reports, and supply usage.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, including timely entry of hours in timecard and Costpoint systems.
• Monitor and manage employee timekeeping to ensure accurate, timely entry, validation, and approval of labor hours in timecard and Costpoint systems in compliance with company and contract requirements.
• Supervise and manage assigned personnel, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating onboarding, and ensuring completion of required training and certifications.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to staff, while identifying training needs and ensuring compliance with organizational and contract requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate purchase reconciliation information for purchases, including submission of required cost codes and supporting documentation on a weekly basis in accordance with company financial procedures.
• Provide required reporting to management for government deliverables and invoicing (if applicable).

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Shall possess at least three (3) years of recent experience supervising commercial or institutional janitorial services, with responsibility for staff management, scheduling, inspections, and supply control.
• Strong knowledge of modern cleaning techniques, equipment, safety procedures, and green cleaning practices.
• Familiarity with infection control, universal precautions, and health code requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic reporting/documentation systems.
• Proficient in oral and written communications in English.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a favorable adjudication via a DHS background investigation and maintain suitability clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with work authorization.
• Possess REAL ID
• This position may require the operation of Company-provided vehicles.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, maintaining a valid driver’s license in good standing is a condition of employment.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, employee must comply with all Company vehicle use and safety policies, as well as all applicable traffic laws.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, the Company may review your motor vehicle record (MVR), as permitted by law, to verify eligibility to operate Company vehicles.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, you must immediately notify the Company if your driver’s license is suspended, revoked, restricted, expires, or if your driving privileges otherwise change.
• Willing to oversee the following schedules based on the position
  • Day-Time Janitorial Lead M-F 0700-1600
  • Day-Time Janitor M-F 0700-1600
  • Weekend (PT) Janitor Sa-Su 0700-1400
  • Nighttime Janitorial Lead M-F 1600-0000
  • Nighttime Janitor M-F 1600-0000
• Work schedules are determined by management and may be modified at any time based on business needs, contractual obligations, and operational requirements.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.