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Janitorial Subcontracting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Janitorial Lead

Greensboro, NC

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees. Checks supplies ...

Janitorial Lead

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees. Checks supplies ...

Independent Janitorial Contractor

Arlington, TX · On-site

$12.50 - $15.25/hr

We are looking for experienced, dependable cleaning subcontractors to join our growing team! Key areas: Kitchen cleaning with experience, Floor Care experience, Warehouse cleaning, Office cleaning ...

Janitorial Lead

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... subcontractor employees. • Checks supplies, equipment, and chemicals weekly. • Miscellaneous ...

Janitorial Lead

Alliance, NE · On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... subcontractor employees. • Checks supplies, equipment, and chemicals weekly. • Miscellaneous ...

Lead Janitorial Cleaner

Saint Peters, MO

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees. Checks supplies ...

Janitorial Lead Cleaner

Fresno, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees. Checks supplies ...

Lead Janitorial Cleaner

Riverside, MO

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees. Checks supplies ...

... janitorial duties as needed. MUST HAVE 6+MONTHS EXPERIENCE Shift: Sat-Mon, 7p-730a Pay: $18.50/hr ... Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees. Checks supplies ...

Lead Janitorial Cleaner

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

... general janitorial duties as needed. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits ... Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees. Checks supplies ...

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How much do janitorial subcontracting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for janitorial subcontracting in the United States is $17.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Janitorial Subcontractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Janitorial Subcontractor, you need expertise in cleaning procedures, facility maintenance, and knowledge of safety standards, typically backed by experience in commercial cleaning. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, OSHA regulations, and sometimes certifications like CIMS or GBAC can be valuable. Dependability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you deliver consistent service and build trust with clients. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality results, compliance, and maintaining long-term business relationships.

What is the difference between Janitorial Subcontracting vs Janitorial Supervisor?

AspectJanitorial SubcontractingJanitorial Supervisor
CredentialsMay require basic cleaning certifications or experienceOften requires supervisory or management certifications
Work EnvironmentContract-based, working at multiple client sitesOversees cleaning staff at a specific site or multiple sites
Employer UsageThird-party cleaning companies or contractorsEmployed directly by a company or facility
Job FocusPerforming cleaning tasks and managing subcontracted workManaging cleaning staff, quality control, and scheduling

While both roles are involved in cleaning operations, janitorial subcontracting focuses on providing cleaning services as a contractor, often at multiple sites, whereas a janitorial supervisor manages and oversees cleaning staff within a specific organization or facility.

What is janitorial subcontracting?

Janitorial subcontracting refers to the practice where a primary cleaning company hires another company or independent contractors to perform cleaning services for their clients. This allows the main contractor to expand service offerings, cover more locations, and manage large contracts without increasing their own workforce. Subcontractors are usually responsible for staffing, payroll, and ensuring quality standards, while the main contractor manages the client relationship. This arrangement can offer flexibility and efficiency for both parties but requires clear agreements to maintain service quality and compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by janitorial subcontractors when managing multiple client sites?

Janitorial subcontractors often face challenges such as coordinating schedules across various client locations, ensuring consistent quality standards, and effectively communicating with both clients and their own cleaning teams. Balancing resources and adapting to each site's unique requirements can be demanding, especially when dealing with last-minute changes or staff shortages. Successful subcontractors typically implement strong organizational systems and maintain clear, proactive communication to address these challenges efficiently.
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Area Manager- Janitorial Services

Area Manager- Janitorial Services

Cushman & Wakefield

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Cushman & Wakefield rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 153 rated real estate companies


Job description

Job TitleArea Manager- Janitorial ServicesJob Description SummaryManage all aspects of operations within a specified geographic area. The Area Manager works at the front line and will interact with the Cushman and Wakefield Facility Managers, our Subcontract Partners, and our Facilities Hub Service/ 24/7 call center daily.Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm).

  • This is a remote/hybrid position, but you must be located in Illinois and will be required to travel to various sites throughout Illinois.

  • Overseeing 150 retail locations.

  • Daily Inspections of Retail, ATM, and Principal Properties - Schedules will be set by the Quality Assurance Coordinator, and will be delivered to you on the last day of every month.

  • Inspect 100% of their assigned properties every month.

  • WOM work order entry for all specials data, Billing Amount, vendor name and vendor pay amounts. Alert your Manager of work orders to be approved and billed.

  • Respond to work orders in a timely manner, based on the priority it is assigned.

  • Communicate, through the NOC, arrival to site to meet performance metric.

  • Follow up with the client to ensure that requested work was completed.

  • Respond to quality complaints, and correct the quality issue.

  • Work with SBU Portfolio manager on vendor performance, or needed replacements due to lack of performance.

  • Access email through email system for communication with the NOC, QA, SBU, and Relationship Manager (Not clients).

  • Monthly meetings with Property Manger.

  • Identify basic mechanical issues and specials, and generate work orders.

  • Weekly meetings with Senior Area Manager.

  • Manage the vendor performance with the assistance of the QA reports and site visits and communicate any vendor issues to the SBU Portfolio Manager and the Relationship Manager.

  • Generate work orders as a result of failing inspections.

  • Manage projects planned in Retail and Principal Locations.

  • Identify missed days of cleaning, schedule make up day, and visit the branch on the makeup day while the cleaners are present.

  • Review and update the open work order report daily.

  • Manage all operations for self-perform locations; Safety, payroll, projects, emergency response, out of scope work.

  • Train employees and vendor employees during night shifts, as needed.

  • Monthly reporting in your area - due monthly on the 5th your Manager.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of bank organization structure or bank experience a plus.

  • Proficiency with various computer applications, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

  • A demonstrated background in the management of diverse activities, under extreme time constraints.

  • The ability to sort through data and to determine which data is relevant to the issue at hand in a minimum amount of time.

  • Quick thinker and problem solving skill, flexible and capable of multi tasking.

  • Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment and customer focused skills.

  • Process driven and goal orientated.

  • Sense of urgency to address requests and issues while always maintaining diplomatic response to client.

  • Organized and creative thinker for resolution, and through and detailed approach to all responsibilities.

  • Well spoken, and able to think on their feet.

  • Contain a lot of energy and are driven for perfection.

Other Duties as Required

  • Understanding and Delivering the SCOPE OF SERVICES & SPECIFICATIONS as specified in the SOW.

  • Inspections and quality control.

  • Subcontractor Partner Tracking and Performance.

  • Daily cleaner check in/out (including remediation activities for missed cleans and proper communication).

  • Work Process Cycle - Both in scope and Above scope - Open to close.

  • With Focus on meeting SLAs, Response times based on assigned priority, and closing with verification.

  • Carpet cleaning & maintenance.

  • Specialty Floor Care.

  • Exterior window cleaning (2nd floor and higher).

  • Emergencies clean up response (ex: may include toilet overflows, regurgitated food/vomit clean up, food or drink spills, etc., occurring outside of the normal work hours. Applies to all locations without day porter services.

  • Periodic Services Scheduling and Completion.

  • Inventory Management Control and Green Clean Compliance.

  • Issue resolution and corrective action plans - when the need arises.

Administrative Support

  • Processes all Monthly PMRMs and Above Scope in Corrigo Pro for All sites:

  • Contact price and Site verification - Car Processing.

  • Completes all recurring work orders in Corrigo Pro on last day of the month - enter completion notes "month of service recurring cleaning and janitorial services" - bulk process.

  • Coordinates with Billing Department to upload work orders in Corrigo Pro creating monthly invoices to Customer.

  • Expense - Monthly Award payment to Subcontractors of Retail Branch banks and administration buildings on a monthly schedule.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 51,000.00 - $60,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailAccommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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