Account Manager

GDI Ainsworth; Harvey (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GDI, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager in the Harvey, IL area to oversee janitorial operations, train the supervising team, and ensure customer expectations are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, shift planning, conflict resolution, and timely completion of payroll and reporting tasks. The position requires at least two years of progressive management experience in janitorial services, excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years progressively increasing management experience in the janitorial industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train the janitorial staff in the building.
• Designate shift and area work assignments.
• Respond to customer concerns or complaints and ensure closure.
• Onboard and train new employees (hands-on training; job shadowing).
• Monitor timekeeping and payroll documents to ensure accurate payment.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures; report accidents.
• Complete required training courses.

Skills

Janitorial management

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GDI provides best in class integrated, high level, facility maintenance services to The United States and Canada. We have more than 30,000 team members who will effectively contribute to the success of ours and our customer’s businesses. With almost a century of facility service experience, state of the art business practices, environmentally friendly processes and supplies and an established global reputation, we are able to offer unrivaled client experience and satisfaction.

The Account Manager has operational accountability for their assigned account; they must manage and train their team and inspect the building regularly to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday - 5am - 1:30pm
• Manage and train the work of the janitorial staff in the building.
• Designate shift and area work assignments.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to all customer concerns or complaints; take full responsibility to ensure the customer receives closure on all issues and inquiries.
• Onboard and set-up training for all new employees (including hands-on training; job shadowing; etc.)
• Train by example: perform the duties of a janitor while they shadow you.
• Manage any employee relations or performance issues quickly and appropriately, Document and report to management or HR.
• Identify and communicate the need for any special project work to management
• Review employee timekeeping to ensure compliance with timekeeping rule and complete payroll documents to ensure all employee time is paid correctly.
• Respond to calls whenever needed.
• Enforce all safety policies and procedures; immediately report and investigate accidents.
• Complete training courses as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years progressively increasing management experience in the janitorial industry required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to multi-task
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred
• Ability to show judgment and to work independently.
• High integrity and discretion required

GDI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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