Janitorial Area Manager-38778

Harvard Maintenance; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

401K Savings Plan

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance is hiring an Area Manager in Raleigh, NC to oversee janitorial operations across multiple buildings and lead site supervisors. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service quality, maintaining client relationships, and coordinating staffing and training.

You will drive operational improvements, manage subcontractors, and travel within the territory to ensure quality control and business growth. Strong planning and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of industry experience (janitorial/maintenance) preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to perform short- and long-range planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
• Experience working with sub-contractor suppliers.
• Ability to travel across multiple geographies.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee janitorial operations across multiple buildings and maintain service quality.
• Lead and supervise self-performing and sub-contractor cleaning teams.
• Manage site supervisors, staffing and training; conduct inspections.
• Implement operational improvements and ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards; train staff.

Skills

Industry experience

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Planning ability

Project management

Flexibility with hours

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office Suite

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