Supervisor Assistant

ABM Industries; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking an Assistant Supervisor to support the Project Manager in managing daily janitorial operations across assigned sites in Arlington, VA. The role includes supervising night shifts, coordinating weekend projects, and ensuring safety, quality, and contract compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to work flexible hours with travel between sites as needed. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial, facilities, or operations support.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections and support corrective actions.
• Willingness to work late evenings and weekends.
• Basic payroll knowledge and labor-hour reporting.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Supervise night shift and support weekend projects.
• Staffing, scheduling, and onsite oversight.
• Coach staff on cleaning procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Perform quality and safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Assist with weekly payroll verification and hours review.
• Maintain clear client and team communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Quality inspections

Payroll knowledge

Night/weekend flexibility

Travel readiness

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Supervisor supports the Project Manager in overseeing daily janitorial operations across assigned sites. This role works closely with frontline teams, provides hands-on leadership during night-shift operations, and assists with weekend project execution. The Assistant Supervisor helps ensure service quality, safety compliance, accurate payroll processing, and strong communication between staff, management, and clients.

Compensation:

$55,000 per year salary (U.S. Dollars)

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program

Benefits:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit 2026 Recruiting Flyer - Staff & Mgmt

Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Collaborate directly with the Project Manager to support day-to-day operations and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Work alongside the night crew, staying late as needed to provide supervision, guidance, and support.
• Assist with weekend projects, including staffing, coordination, and onsite oversight.
• Help manage schedules, staffing adjustments, and daily operational needs.

Training & Team Development

• Train new and existing employees on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, equipment use, and quality standards.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to ensure consistent performance and adherence to company policies.

Quality & Safety Inspections

• Conduct routine quality inspections across assigned areas to ensure service excellence.
• Perform safety audits, identify deficiencies, and support corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Administrative & Payroll Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly payroll processing, including verifying hours, reviewing timesheets, and ensuring accuracy.
• Support documentation, reporting, and communication required for operational and client needs.
• Help track work orders, project hours, and labor allocation.

Client & Team Communication

• Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager regarding site needs, staffing issues, and operational updates.
• Support client requests by gathering information, coordinating responses, and ensuring timely follow through.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in janitorial, facilities, or operations support preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with night-shift and weekend teams.
• Ability to conduct inspections, identify issues, and support corrective actions.
• Comfortable working late evenings and weekends as required by project schedules.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes, labor hours, and operational reporting.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between sites as needed.

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