Director of Housekeeping

McDonogh School seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Housekeeping to lead and oversee all campus housekeeping operations.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated leadership experience, a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and the ability to effectively manage, train, and motivate a diverse team.

This position offers the opportunity to ensure that McDonogh's facilities reflect the School's commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The Director of Housekeeping will work collaboratively with administration, maintenance, and grounds teams to address operational concerns, oversee supply inventory and equipment management, and respond to the evolving needs of the School during regular operations, events, closures, and emergencies.

• Supervisory Leadership & Team Management
• Direct short, daily standing meetings with shift supervisors and attend bi-weekly meetings to discuss operations, priorities, and staff performance
• Oversee supervisors managing staff on their shifts to ensure all housekeeping personnel remain on task and maintain productivity standards
• Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and supervise all housekeeping shift leaders and employees
• Conduct training and coordinate employees for specialized cleaning tasks and procedures
• Prepare for and hold one-on-one meetings and issue written documentation with personnel as needed, in collaboration with shift supervisors
• Foster an inclusive and motivating work environment that values the contributions of team members, including those for whom English is not their primary language