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Assistant Director of Grounds

Compass Group North America
Murray, KY Posted Oct 20, 2026
On-site

About this role

SSC

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 is a 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 refer them via 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, please contact the referral policy administrator.

Job Summary

This individual will provide the primary support to ensure ideal workflow and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establishes and reviews standards and work procedures for all staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility
  • Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with client and the customer
  • Assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management
  • Promotes the professional growth and development of all associates
  • Coordinates the tasks of the subordinate Supervisory and Management team via regular communication
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate’s degree required; or equivalent and relevant experience

  • At least 1-3 years of experience, preferred

  • Strong work ethic, intense drive and initiative for quality and customer service

  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal

  • Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills

  • Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service

  • Proficient computer skills preferred

  • SSC is a member of Compass Group USA.

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)

  • 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.

  • 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. 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, 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.

  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

  • SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

Job Details

Categories

  • Facilities Management (POM)
  • SALARY

Categories ID

Brand

SSC

Categories URL

Job title

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GROUNDS MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY, MURRAY, KY

Position Type

Full Time

Updated Date

10/20/2026

Location(s)

615 Gilbert Graves Dr, Murray, KY, 42071, United States

Location(s) Name

Job ID

1580298

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