Janitorial Area Manager-38130

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct staff activities
• Responsible for P&L activities
• Manage operational policies, objectives, and initiatives to ensure cost effectiveness
• Establish operating policies to mitigate risk
• Provide leadership to develop new customers and maintain existing customer base
• Manage emergency response for all problems
• Create estimates and workload for bids and new job sites
• Travel and manage all aspects in the assigned area/territory
• Monitor and ensure quality control expectations are met
• Supervise cleaners & floor techs
• Maintain payroll records
• Maintain performance documents & disciplinary actions
• Perform quality control to conform to Harvard & customer standards
• Inventory & supply control
• Train new and existing staff on proper cleaning technique

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable management experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years industry experience
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing building services (janitorial)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Must be flexible with hours and schedules
• Technical knowledge of all aspects of janitorial service delivery
• Ability to multi-task

Skills

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Planning: Ability to perform short- and long-range planning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent project and program management skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• 401K Savings Plan

Pay

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

Monday–Friday; some weekends may vary