Job Ref: # 8041292
Date Posted: 2/26/2026
City, State: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Salary (USD): $55,000 - $90,000
Description
The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing janitorial operations within an assigned territory, leading a team of supervisors and cleaning specialists to ensure all work is performed according to contract specifications, quality standards, and profitability goals. This role plans, organizes, directs, and monitors daily operations while maintaining strong client relationships, conducting inspections, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with safety, training, and operational procedures. The Area Manager manages staffing, scheduling, payroll review, inventory control, budgeting, and performance management while driving continuous improvement, accountability, and customer satisfaction. A regular nighttime presence is required to support teams, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to procedures across all assigned facilities.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in janitorial or facility services management
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or people-management experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience managing budgets, profitability, and forecasting (P&L exposure)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and client relationship management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and time clock/payroll systems
• Valid driver’s license
• 3–5 years of experience in janitorial or facility services management
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or people-management experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience managing budgets, profitability, and forecasting (P&L exposure)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and client relationship management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and time clock/payroll systems
• Valid driver’s license
Requirements:
• Ability to manage night-shift operations and provide on-site leadership as needed
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory
• Ability to review payroll daily, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate submissions
• Experience scheduling labor, subcontractors, and resources to meet operational demands
• Ability to conduct inspections, walk-throughs, and client meetings
• Ability to manage customer complaints and resolve issues within 24 hours
• Ability to pass criminal background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screening
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory
• Ability to review payroll daily, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate submissions
• Experience scheduling labor, subcontractors, and resources to meet operational demands
• Ability to conduct inspections, walk-throughs, and client meetings
• Ability to manage customer complaints and resolve issues within 24 hours
• Ability to pass criminal background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screening
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
• College degree in business, operations, or related field
• Experience with floor care, specialty cleaning, or construction clean-up services
• Experience conducting safety training (bloodborne pathogens, cross-contamination, etc.)
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse coordination
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience with floor care, specialty cleaning, or construction clean-up services
• Experience conducting safety training (bloodborne pathogens, cross-contamination, etc.)
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse coordination
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
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