Project Manager - Janitorial

Project Manager - Janitorial

Stars and Strikes

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


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Job description

Overview

Join Diversified Maintenance! We're committed to delivering exceptional cleaning, landscaping, and restoration services for commercial facilities. Be part of a welcoming and collaborative team where innovation meets excellence. We offer steady, reliable work in janitorial management, full-time and part-time janitorial roles, maintenance, landscaping, and metal restoration. If you want to make a meaningful impact and build a lasting career, we have opportunities for you. Join us and grow with a leader in the industry!

Job Description

Diversified Maintenance is hiring a Project Manager with at least three years operational experience in the janitorial industry. This role is well suited for candidates with experience as a Location Manager, Site Manager, or Operations Manager in a janitorial or custodial environment, overseeing staffing, service quality, labor budgets, and customer satisfaction across assigned accounts. The Project Manager provides direct oversight to hourly employees. The Project Manager ensures that standards are being met, locations are fully staffed and continually works to develop the employees that report to them. Through evaluation of sites, and excellent communication skills, the Project Manager ensures customer satisfaction on every level. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruit and hire employees to assure accounts are properly staffed according to contract specifications.
  • Assign duties and tasks to employees and inspect work for cleanliness and completion
  • Determine work procedures and prepare schedules while ensuring the account stays within the given labor budget
  • Conduct new hire orientation, safety training, job training, etc. to assure hourly employees can perform tasks in an efficient and safe manner
  • Prepare and review all required paperwork such as time sheets, accident reports, new hire paperwork, employee training records, work orders, equipment and supply orders, etc.
  • Create an open line of communication by assisting in employee relations problems, and coaching and counseling employees to empower success
  • Establish relationships with customers by visiting accounts on a regular basis to ensure the highest quality of service
  • Resolve problems and complaints in a timely manner to maintain the highest customer satisfaction possible
  • Document customer contacts and concerns on an on-going basis, and assist with follow through to ensure issues are resolved
  • Monitor assigned accounts for work order opportunities and additional work that can be added to the contract

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in a service-related industry
  • Minimum of three years of operational experience in the janitorial industry
  • Business level oral and written communication skills; ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments
  • Excellent customer service skills; active listening skills
  • Ability to lead and encourage teamwork; ability to negotiate and resolve conflict

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • Bilingual; ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish, French, or other languages
  • Prior cleaning or janitorial experience
  • Familiarity with custodial practices and commercial cleaning standards
  • Knowledge of floor care techniques including buffing and waxing
  • Experience in industrial cleaning or facilities maintenance

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Closing

Diversified Maintenance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department.

Requisition ID2026-1598842Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Janitorial Manager?

A: To succeed as a Janitorial Manager, key technical skills include knowledge of cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance, as well as experience with inventory management and budgeting. Soft skills such as strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are also crucial, as they enable effective team management, conflict resolution, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. By combining these technical and soft skills, a Janitorial Manager can efficiently oversee cleaning operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive business growth through improved efficiency and cost control.

Q: What is the career path for a Janitorial Manager?

A: A Janitorial Manager's typical career progression involves starting as a Janitor or Custodian, progressing to a Lead or Supervisor role, and eventually becoming a Janitorial Manager or Operations Manager, overseeing daily cleaning operations and managing a team of staff. Key opportunities for skill development include learning about facility maintenance, budgeting, and staff supervision, as well as obtaining certifications such as OSHA or ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association) training. Long-term career prospects may lead to roles such as Facilities Manager, Operations Director, or even starting one's own cleaning services business.



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