Janitorial Area Manager-38797

Harvard Maintenance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance seeks an Area Manager to lead janitorial operations across multiple buildings in the Columbus region. The role focuses on sustaining service quality, managing site supervisors, coordinating staffing and training, and driving operational improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of industry experience, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to travel across geographies while coordinating with sub-contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Minimum two years industry experience preferred.
• Strong planning, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating staffing.
• Experience with sub-contractor suppliers; travel across geographies.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and bid workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee janitorial operations across multiple buildings.
• Lead and supervise self-performing and sub-contractor cleaning teams.
• Coordinate staffing, training, and inspections to ensure service quality.
• Implement operational improvements and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment; handle emergencies.
• Support customer retention and develop new business opportunities.
• Estimate workloads and coordinate bids for new sites; travel within territory.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Project management

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Job description

Are you ready to be part of something Extraordinary? Look no further than Harvard is the largest family-owned provider of premier commercial janitorial and professional security services in the United States. We believe in the power of our people. Here, every team member is valued, empowered, and trained to contribute their best. We foster an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters.

A day in the life

The primary focus of an Area Manager will be to service the existing business, both operationally and financially, while maintaining relationships with existing customers and developing new business where possible. This person will oversee janitorial operations across multiple buildings, ensuring exceptional service quality and client satisfaction. This leadership role involves managing site supervisors, coordinating staffing and training, conducting inspections, and implementing operational improvements.

Minimum Of Two (2) Years’ Industry Experience Highly Preferred

• Ability to demonstrate expertise in the field’s concepts, practices and procedures
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Planning Ability to perform short- and long-range planning
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

Experience working with sub-contractor suppliers

Ability to travel and across multiple geographies

• Excellent project and program management skills
• Must be flexible with hours and schedules
• Technical knowledge of all aspects of janitorial service delivery
• Ability to multi-task in a high pressure, fast paced environment

Lead and supervise self-performing and sub-contractor cleaning teams

• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards
• Train staff on cleaning techniques and safety protocols
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment
• Handle emergency responses and resolve operational issues
• Support customer retention and develop new business opportunities
• Estimate workloads and coordinate bids for new sites
• Travel within assigned territory to oversee operations and quality control

Join our team of Extraordinary People committed to delivering Exceptional Service. Together, we'll redefine industry standards and create a workplace where your talent thrives. Discover your potential with Harvard Maintenance.

www.harvardmaint.com

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V

Monday- Friday; some weekends may vary