Janitorial Area Manager-38777

Harvard Maintenance, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to oversee janitorial operations across multiple buildings and maintain strong client relationships. This leadership role involves supervising site teams, coordinating staffing, training, inspections, and driving service quality.

You will support retention and growth while ensuring adherence to company standards. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of industry experience, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Analytical mindset for service quality and client satisfaction.
• Experience planning short- and long-range activities.
• Proven project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise janitorial operations across multiple buildings.
• Oversee site supervisors, staffing, and training.
• Conduct inspections and drive operational improvements.
• Support customer retention and identify new business opportunities.
• Coordinate bids and travel within assigned territory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Project management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Life at Harvard

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.

What you’ll do as an Exceptional Team Member

• 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

What you’ll need to be an Extraordinary Team Member

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

The Harvard Promise

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

Schedule

Monday- Friday; some weekends may vary