Director of Educational Facility Services

Jani-King International, Inc.

Director of Educational Facility Services driving growth for Jani-King in the education sector. Overseeing relationships and proposals with educational institutions nationwide from the Addison, TX office.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAddison • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, research, and pursue facility services opportunities with public and private K-12 districts, charter schools, colleges, and universities across assigned territories
Build and maintain relationships with district Superintendents, COOs, Facilities Directors, and Purchasing Administrators to position Jani-King as the preferred facility services provider
Maintain active presence through state and national school board association conferences, facilities management events, and cooperative purchasing forums
Track district procurement calendars, cooperative purchasing vehicles (TIPS, Omnia Partners, BuyBoard), and RFP release cycles to ensure Jani-King is consistently positioned to compete
Oversee creation of customized, competitive proposals and formal bid responses for educational facility services contracts, including public RFP submissions and cooperative purchasing applications
Partner with Operations, Marketing, and Finance to ensure bids are comprehensive, cost-effective, and aligned with district requirements and state procurement regulations
Perform detailed walkthroughs of school campuses and educational facilities to evaluate cleaning needs, square footage, occupancy schedules, and develop accurate service scopes
Ensure all educational facility programs adhere to OSHA, EPA, state health department requirements, and district-specific safety and chemical use policies
Design, deliver, and maintain training for Unit Franchisees and frontline staff covering school-specific safety protocols, chemical handling, and age-appropriate facility care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in facility services, custodial operations, or commercial cleaning within educational environments; K-12 school district experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of educational facility services account bidding, start-up processes, and ongoing operational requirements
Familiarity with public school district procurement including RFP requirements, cooperative purchasing programs (TIPS, Omnia Partners, BuyBoard), and state bid regulations
Understanding of compliance frameworks including OSHA, EPA standards, green cleaning requirements, and chemical safety regulations
Strong project management, training development, and client service skills; ability to manage multiple accounts and relationships simultaneously
College degree in a related field preferred
ISSA Custodial Technician, IEHA certification, or equivalent educational facility services credential a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
PTO
Travel reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

facility servicescustodial operationscommercial cleaningeducational facility services account biddingproject managementtraining developmentclient serviceRFP submissionscooperative purchasingservice scopes

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationorganizational skillsmulti-account managementtraining delivery

Certifications

ISSA Custodial TechnicianIEHA certification