SENIOR DIRECTOR FACILITIES
Compass Group, Austin, TX, United States
SSC
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SSC Services for Education
is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.
SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can‑do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, emailMyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary We are seeking a strategic, results-driven
Senior Facilities Director
who thrives in complex environments and leads with accountability, innovation, and a safety-first mindset.
This leader serves as the single point of accountability for all campus facilities operations, including Maintenance, Grounds, Custodial Services, and Central Plant. The Director partners closely with senior education administrators to align facilities strategy with institutional goals while ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic oversight of all facilities service lines
Own operating and capital budgets with full P&L accountability
Serve as the primary executive contact for client leadership
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety standards
Implement performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
Develop and mentor high-performing management teams
Protect and maintain capital assets to best-in-class standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree preferred
10+ years of progressive facilities management leadership experience, preferably in K-12 or higher education
Demonstrated experience managing multi-service campus operations
Strong financial acumen with direct P&L ownership
Expertise in central plant operations and infrastructure systems
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Valid drivers license
Willing to travel during training
Open to relocation preferred
Apply to SSC today!
SSC is a member of Compass Group USA.
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_SSC.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
SSC maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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Position Title:[[title]]
SSC Services for Education
is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.
SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can‑do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, emailMyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary We are seeking a strategic, results-driven
Senior Facilities Director
who thrives in complex environments and leads with accountability, innovation, and a safety-first mindset.
This leader serves as the single point of accountability for all campus facilities operations, including Maintenance, Grounds, Custodial Services, and Central Plant. The Director partners closely with senior education administrators to align facilities strategy with institutional goals while ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic oversight of all facilities service lines
Own operating and capital budgets with full P&L accountability
Serve as the primary executive contact for client leadership
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety standards
Implement performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
Develop and mentor high-performing management teams
Protect and maintain capital assets to best-in-class standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree preferred
10+ years of progressive facilities management leadership experience, preferably in K-12 or higher education
Demonstrated experience managing multi-service campus operations
Strong financial acumen with direct P&L ownership
Expertise in central plant operations and infrastructure systems
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Valid drivers license
Willing to travel during training
Open to relocation preferred
Apply to SSC today!
SSC is a member of Compass Group USA.
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_SSC.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
SSC maintains a drug‑free workplace.
#J-18808-Ljbffr