Janitorial - Area Manager

Allied Universal; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Maintenance is seeking an Area Manager to oversee janitorial staff across assigned sites, ensure top-tier service, and manage within budget. You will lead hiring, training, and day-to-day supervision to deliver consistent, high-quality results for our commercial clients.

Responsibilities include staff development, safety training, client relations, and scheduling within labor budgets. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and a customer-first mindset at a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of management experience in a service-related industry, preferably janitorial.
• Business level oral and written communication skills; fluent in English.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent customer service and active listening.
• Ability to lead and encourage teamwork; negotiate and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise janitorial staff at assigned sites.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with quality service and timely delivery within budget.
• Hire and develop staff; conduct performance appraisals.
• Review work for cleanliness and quality; inspect site conditions.
• Coordinate work procedures and schedules within labor budget.
• Provide orientation and safety training for hourly employees.
• Prepare and review paperwork (time sheets, reports, etc.).
• Communicate with customers and resolve issues promptly.
• Visit accounts to maintain relationships and service quality.
• Monitor accounts for additional work and opportunities.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

English fluency

Multitasking

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join Diversified Maintenance! We’re committed to delivering exceptional cleaning, landscaping, and restoration services for commercial facilities. Be part of a welcoming and collaborative team where innovation meets excellence. We offer steady, reliable work in janitorial management, full-time and part-time janitorial roles, maintenance, landscaping, and metal restoration. If you want to make a meaningful impact and build a lasting career, we have opportunities for you. Join us and grow with a leader in the industry!

Job Description

Diversified Maintenance is hiring an Area Manager. The Area Manager is responsible for the overall supervision of janitorial staff at assigned sites. The Area Manager also ensures customer satisfaction through the delivery of quality service and provides this service in a timely manner within the established budget.

Salary - $48,500 / Year

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selection and placement of janitorial personnel; hiring decisions, performance appraisals, design and implement career development and performance improvement plans
• Understand and champion the company's strategic principles, core values and people culture
• Assign duties and tasks to employees and inspect work for cleanliness and completion; review worked performed to ensure quality of service to our customers
• Determine work procedures and prepare schedules while ensuring the account stays within the given labor budget
• Conduct new hire orientation, safety training, job training, etc. to assure hourly employees can perform tasks in an efficient and safe manner
• Prepare and review all required paperwork such as time sheets, accident reports, new hire paperwork, employee training records, work orders, equipment and supply orders, etc.
• Create an open line of communication by assisting in employee relations problems, and coaching and counseling employees to empower success
• Establish relationships with customers by visiting accounts on a regular basis to ensure the highest quality of service
• Resolve problems and complaints in a timely manner to maintain the highest customer satisfaction possible
• Document customer contacts and concerns on an on-going basis, and assist with follow through to ensure issues are resolved, delegate tasks to resolve customer concerns
• Monitor assigned accounts for work order opportunities and additional work that can be added to the contract
• Ensure all mandatory Quality Control site visits are completed and recorded
• Spend time at account locations to support outcomes to meet customer needs

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in a service-related industry, preferably janitorial industry
• Business level oral and written communication skills; ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments
• Excellent customer service skills; active listening skills
• Ability to lead and encourage teamwork; ability to negotiate and resolve conflict

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Prior cleaning or janitorial experience
• Familiarity with custodial practices and commercial cleaning standards
• Knowledge of floor care techniques including buffing and waxing
• Experience in industrial cleaning or facilities maintenance

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Closing

Diversified Maintenance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

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