Area Manager - Janitorial Ops & Growth (Portland)

Marsden Services, L.L.C.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden Services, L.L.C. is seeking an Area Manager (Janitorial) to lead a multi-site team across the Portland metro and surrounding areas. You will drive LEGS initiatives, supervise on-site staff, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high standards of service quality and safety.

The role emphasizes leadership, employee engagement, client satisfaction, growth opportunities, and cost-conscious operations within a dynamic facility services environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience leading a complex and multi-site team. Janitorial, distribution services, manufacturing, mechanical or other service-related industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership with responsibility for a decentralized workforce.
• Measures of Success
• Meet or exceed net income growth targets
• Meet or exceed client retention goals
• Meet or exceed employee retention goals
• Meet or exceed safety performance standards
• Maintain a detailed strategic plan for all areas of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages key operational functions.
• Develops and maintains relationships of trust and engagement with on-site client.
• Ensures standards for service quality, equipment, safety and performance are maintained; uses cost-effective resources.
• Implements processes aligned with strategic initiatives and provides direction.
• Monitors operating costs within functional areas; alerts stakeholders and recommends solutions.
• Builds a culture of work safety and leads by example.
• -hires, trains, develops and appraises staff; coordinates with HR as needed.
• Conducts regular operations staff/training meetings with reports.
• Manages budget and controls expenses effectively.
• Uses cost-management systems to audit budget (labor, supplies, leases, equipment).

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Adaptability

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Marsden Services, L.L.C. is seeking an Area Manager (Janitorial) to lead a multi-site team across the Portland metro and surrounding areas. You will drive LEGS initiatives, supervise on-site staff, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high standards of service quality and safety.

The role emphasizes leadership, employee engagement, client satisfaction, growth opportunities, and cost-conscious operations within a dynamic facility services environment.