Area Manager – Overnight Janitorial Operations

Velociti; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Velociti Services is seeking an Area Manager to oversee overnight janitorial operations in a large facility with terrazzo flooring and carpeted areas. You will lead a team of 15+ employees to meet client expectations, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader experienced with large facilities, terrazzo maintenance, carpet care, and commercial cleaning equipment, working the 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. shift.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising janitorial teams in large facilities.
• Knowledge of terrazzo maintenance and carpet care.
• Experience with commercial cleaning equipment and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight operations for assigned area and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Supervise and develop a team of 15+ cleaners, floor technicians, and operators.
• Assign work, set priorities, and adjust staffing to meet service expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Overnight management

Facilities supervision

Safety compliance

Terrazzo maintenance

Carpet care

Cleaning equipment operation

Tools

Automatic scrubbers

Floor machines

Burnishers

Carpet extractors

Job description

Schedule:

Overnight, 9:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m

Position Summary

As an Area Manager at Velociti Services, you will oversee overnight janitorial operations within an assigned section of a large facility featuring extensive terrazzo flooring and carpeted areas. You will lead a team of 15 or more employees, ensuring cleaning and floor care work meets client expectations, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience managing janitorial teams in large facilities and a strong working knowledge of terrazzo maintenance, carpet care, and commercial cleaning equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead overnight operations for your assigned area, ensuring cleaning and floor care tasks are completed on schedule.

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 15 or more cleaners, floor technicians, and equipment operators.

• Assign work, establish priorities, and adjust staffing to maintain coverage and meet service expectations.

• Oversee terrazzo floor care, including routine cleaning, automatic scrubbing, and polishing or burnishing as appropriate for the floor finish and approved maintenance procedures.

• Oversee carpet maintenance, including vacuuming, spot removal, extraction, and scheduled deep cleaning.

• Ensure employees use the correct equipment, chemicals, dilution ratios, and cleaning methods for each surface.

• Conduct routine inspections, address service deficiencies, and verify corrective work is completed.

• Train employees on cleaning procedures, equipment operation, safe work practices, and client expectations.

• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, productivity, and employee performance; address concerns promptly.

• Coordinate periodic floor care and detailed cleaning projects with site leadership.

• Monitor supplies and equipment, report maintenance needs, and maintain organized storage areas.

• Communicate staffing needs, service issues, safety concerns, and shift updates to site leadership.

• Maintain safe work areas through proper signage, chemical handling, personal protective equipment, and equipment use.

• Provide hands-on support as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in janitorial, custodial, or facilities services.

• Experience leading a team of 15 or more employees preferred.

• Experience working in a large facility with extensive hard-surface flooring and carpeted areas.

• Working knowledge of terrazzo floor care, carpet cleaning, and commercial cleaning chemicals.

• Experience operating or overseeing automatic scrubbers, floor machines, burnishers, and carpet extractors.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accountability, and work independently overnight.

• Ability to work the scheduled 9:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m. shift.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company driving eligibility requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a large facility.

• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and operate commercial cleaning equipment.

• Ability to lift and move cleaning supplies and equipment as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well‑being of our team members:

Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week)

• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.