
Janitorial Area Manager
Cleveland, OHJob$75K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Janitorial Area Manager oversees janitorial operations at assigned schools during evening shifts, supervising staff and ensuring cleaning standards and safety compliance. The role includes quality inspections, inventory management, staff training, emergency response, and maintaining operational records and reports. A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor's degree and additional certifications are preferred. The position requires cost estimating or pricing experience, OSHA knowledge, communication skills, Microsoft Office skills, a valid driver's license, and travel to job sites.
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Overview
**Pay: ** $75,000 annual salary (US 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 ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
**Other Benefits: ** $650/month vehicle stipend.
Responsibilities
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Janitorial Operations Management: Manage and supervise the Janitorial operations of assigned schools during evening shifts. Ensure that cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste removal, are completed efficiently and to the required standards.
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Staff Supervision: Provide leadership and guidance to the staff working during shifts. Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback and coaching as necessary. Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and accountability.
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Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections of the assigned Facilities to ensure that cleaning tasks are performed to the established standards. Address any deficiencies or issues promptly and implement corrective measures. Maintain cleanliness logs and records for documentation and reporting purposes.
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Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations during Janitorial operations. Promote safe work practices and provide training to staff on the proper handling of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and machinery. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
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Inventory and Supplies Management: Monitor Janitorial supplies and equipment inventory for assigned schools. Ensure an adequate supply of cleaning materials, tools, and equipment. Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and request replenishments as needed.
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Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with client and other stakeholders to understand their Janitorial needs and address any concerns or special requirements. Maintain open lines of communication and provide exceptional customer service.
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Training and Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for Janitorial/Warehouse staff. Provide training sessions on cleaning techniques, equipment usage, safety procedures, and any other relevant topics. Support staff development and promote a culture of continuous learning.
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Emergency Response: Serve as a point of contact during Janitorial-related emergencies, such as spills, floods, or other incidents requiring immediate attention. Coordinate with the appropriate personnel, follow emergency protocols, and take necessary actions to mitigate risks and ensure a safe environment.
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Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of custodial activities, including work schedules, cleaning logs, maintenance requests, and incident reports. Prepare regular reports on operational performance, including key metrics, accomplishments, and areas for improvement.
Qualifications
**Education and/or training in any or all the following: **
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High School Diploma / GED required.
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Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Additional Certifications are strongly preferred:
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Experience in cost estimating/pricing work required.
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Must have working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and chemical handling/storage procedures.
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Must be able to write reports and business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customers.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
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Able to travel to job sites.
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Able to safely inspect and evaluate all work and supplies and equipment.
REQNUMBER: 170881
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,929 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$75K/yr
- Ohio median$91–137K/yr76 salary ranges
- US median$105–150K/yr2,197 salary ranges
This rate, $75K, is 34% below the Ohio median midpoint ($114K) — in the lowest quarter of Operations Management salary ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 197 open Operations Management jobs in Ohio and 3,929 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Amazon25 open
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- Experience
- Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (2,977 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,425 of the 3,929 open Operations Management jobs (36%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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