Operations Manager, Janitorial & Conversion

Honda Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC is seeking an Operations Manager, Janitorial & Conversion in California to lead part-time labor teams across janitorial, cleaning, conversion, and machine operations. You will recruit, train, and coach staff, ensuring safe, timely event turnarounds and high standards of cleanliness.

The role requires floor plan literacy, OSHA knowledge, and strong leadership. The position is on-site at a major venue, with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in venue operations, janitorial management, or similar labor-intensive environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience leading large part-time teams.
• Strong understanding of event production layouts and facility workflows.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety.
• Ability to read floor plans and event setup diagrams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, train, schedule, and supervise part-time team members across Janitorial, Cleaning Crew, Conversion Crew, and Machine Operator roles.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop staff for event and non-event activities.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and disciplinary support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead venue conversions and ensure accurate event setups, changes, and breakdowns.
• Coordinate schedules with internal departments to meet deadlines.
• Supervise installation/removal of surfaces, seating, flooring, and related elements.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and event readiness of all areas.
• Track labor hours, approve timesheets, and assist with SOPs for safety and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

A great experience starts with you!Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile.Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change youVision: We are the gathering place of Orange CountyValues: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be BoldJob Title:Operations Manager, Janitorial & ConversionPay Details:The annual base salary range for this position in California is $90,000 to $105,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.The Operations Manager, Janitorial & Conversion is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, staffing, and performance of the venue’s part-time labor teams, including Janitorial, Cleaning Crew, Conversion Crew, Machine Operators and more. This role ensures the facility is properly cleaned, maintained, and converted between event types in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. The Manager leads all aspects of scheduling, training, performance management, and event preparation, while upholding high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence.This position requires strong leadership skills, a hands-on working style, and the ability to manage teams working late nights, early mornings, event turnarounds, and varying schedules based on venue programming.ResponsibilitiesOversee, train, schedule, and supervise part-time team members across Janitorial, Cleaning Crew, Conversion Crew, and Machine Operator rolesRecruit, hire, onboard, and develop team members to ensure proper staffing levels for all event and non-event activitiesProvide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and disciplinary support as neededEnsure compliance with venue policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirementsLead and supervise all venue conversions, ensuring accurate completion of event setups, changeovers, and breakdowns based on diagrams, floor plans, and production specificationsCoordinate event schedules and labor needs with internal departments to meet time-sensitive deadlinesOversee the installation and removal of sports surfaces, staging, seating systems, flooring, glass, railings, and other event-specific elementsEnsure all Conversion activities follow OSHA standards and safe operating proceduresEnsure all seating areas, concourses, restrooms, back-of-house areas, and public spaces are clean, sanitary, and event-readySupervise trash removal, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and post-event bowl cleaningOversee specialized cleaning operations, including carpet extraction, floor polishing, and deep cleaning tasks performed by Machine OperatorsManage the safe use of chemicals, cleaning supplies, PPE, and automated equipmentEnsure proper usage, storage, and maintenance of tools, machinery, automated equipment, and cleaning suppliesIdentify and address equipment repair needs; report safety hazards or operational issues promptlyEnforce safety standards, including Bloodborne Pathogen requirements, lock-out/tag-out procedures, fall protection, and PPE complianceMaintain an organized and clean back-of-house working environmentCreate staffing schedules based on event load, turnaround requirements, and available labor poolsTrack labor hours, approve timesheets, and ensure compliance with meal/rest break regulationsAssist in developing and updating SOPs for cleaning, conversions, equipment usage, and safety protocolsCollaborate with facility operations, production, engineering, housekeeping, and event management to support seamless execution of all eventsComplete post-event reviews, checklists, and follow-up items to ensure continuous operational improvementQualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience4+ years of experience in venue operations, janitorial management, conversion/changeover operations, or similar labor-intensive event environments2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading large part-time or hourly teamsStrong understanding of event production layouts, operational logistics, and facility workflowsKnowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety, and proper equipment handlingAbility to read and interpret floor plans and event setup diagramsStrong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skillsHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentsAbility to work flexible hours, including late nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and event-heavy periodsKnowledge, Skills, and ExperienceEducation - Bachelor's DegreeExperience Required – 4+This position is on-site.Company:OC Sports & Entertainment, LLCOur Commitment:We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!