Janitorial Operations Manager

Ply University; Chambersburg, Northern (Franklin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Premier Facility Services Provider is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily activities at client sites, lead a janitorial team, and ensure top-tier cleanliness and safety. The role requires coordinating payroll, inventory, scheduling, training, and ongoing client communication across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess 3–5 years in janitorial management, strong budgeting and leadership skills, and be willing to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related janitorial management experience.
• Floor experience preferred.
• Experience supervising a janitorial team of 15+ employees.
• Ability to manage budgets and operate within a budget.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook; strong written and verbal communication.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of assigned portfolio sites including cleaning of offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms and public spaces.
• Plan, organize and direct team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate, schedule and perform all special project work for assigned building.
• Communicate with home office to improve operations and employee experience.
• Daily supervision of the janitorial staff.
• Report to Director on a weekly basis.
• Maintain and order cleaning supplies and inventory.
• Process payroll for all staff.
• Schedule and train all new janitorial staff members.
• Discipline and performance management with HR support when needed.
• Uphold highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct.
• Conduct building inspections and report for client.
• Daily communication with clients via phone and email.
• Plan and coordinate new startups, including recruiting and training new employees.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards within Housekeeping.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment and arrange repairs or replacements.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Travel readiness

Bilingual

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

Family-owned since 1988, Interstate continues to be driven by our long-standing dedication to advancing the careers and talents of our team. We embrace a culture of recognition by rewarding exceptional employee performance and frequently promoting from within. As a fast growing national janitorial and maintenance company, we are seeking, driven team members who align with our work happy philosophy. We are proud to service clients among many business industries such as educational, office buildings, industrial facilities, healthcare, and specialty facilities. Our focus on creating healthy and safe environments allows businesses, schools and facilities across North America to thrive.

This rapidly growing company seeks enthusiastic and reliable Operations Manager to work in one of our client’s sites. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, yet also be a team player. We encourage you to apply if you are looking to advance your career in a fast-growing company.

Job tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the daily activities of assigned portfolio sites to include appropriate cleaning of all offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms, and all public spaces.
• Planning, organizing and directing team members to ensure the highest degree of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate, schedule and perform all special project work for assigned building.
• Communicate and work closely with home office to improve the operations and employee experience.
• Daily supervision of the janitorial staff.
• Communicate and report to Director on weekly basis.
• Maintain and order cleaning supplies and inventory.
• Process all payroll for all staff.
• Schedule and train all new janitorial staff members.
• Responsible for managing disciplines and performance; coordinating with HR for assistance when necessary.
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct.
• Conduct building inspections and report for client.
• Daily communicate with clients via phone and email.
• Plan and coordinate new startups, including recruiting and training new employees.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards within Housekeeping department.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; makes arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment.

Please note, the summary job specification is not a comprehensive definition of the post. It is subject to modification and amendment and could include other duties related to the post.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience is required working in a janitorial commercial cleaning services industry,
• Prior floor experience preferred.
• Previous experience managing a janitorial team through motivation, coaching and development.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• The ability to anticipate customer needs, change goals and direction quickly and multitask. Proven experience supervising housekeeping departments of 15+ employees.
• Ability to maintain a budget.
• Ability to sell additional services to clients.
• Capable of using independent judgment/solid decision-making skills ability.
• Proven comfort and experience to interact effectively with all levels of management, guests, associates, and clientele, both inside and outside of the organization.
• Activator/self-motivated to accomplish goals, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Floor work experience is a plus
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus
• Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail.
• Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs independently and ability to bend.
• Extensive standing and walking

Interstate Premier Facility Services Provider is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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