Area Manager – Overnight Janitorial Operations

Velociti Services•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Area Manager at Velociti Services, you will oversee overnight janitorial operations within an assigned section of a large facility featuring extensive terrazzo flooring and carpeted areas. You will lead a team of 15 or more employees, ensuring cleaning and floor care work meets client expectations, quality standards, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience managing janitorial teams in large facilities and a strong working knowledge of terrazzo maintenance, carpet care, and commercial cleaning equipment.

Requirements

Previous supervisory or management experience in janitorial, custodial, or facilities services.
Experience working in a large facility with extensive hard-surface flooring and carpeted areas.
Working knowledge of terrazzo floor care, carpet cleaning, and commercial cleaning chemicals.
Experience operating or overseeing automatic scrubbers, floor machines, burnishers, and carpet extractors.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accountability, and work independently overnight.
Ability to work the scheduled 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. shift.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company driving eligibility requirements.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a large facility.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and operate commercial cleaning equipment.
Ability to lift and move cleaning supplies and equipment as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team of 15 or more employees preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead overnight operations for your assigned area, ensuring cleaning and floor care tasks are completed on schedule.
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 15 or more cleaners, floor technicians, and equipment operators.
Assign work, establish priorities, and adjust staffing to maintain coverage and meet service expectations.
Oversee terrazzo floor care, including routine cleaning, automatic scrubbing, and polishing or burnishing as appropriate for the floor finish and approved maintenance procedures.
Oversee carpet maintenance, including vacuuming, spot removal, extraction, and scheduled deep cleaning.
Ensure employees use the correct equipment, chemicals, dilution ratios, and cleaning methods for each surface.
Conduct routine inspections, address service deficiencies, and verify corrective work is completed.
Train employees on cleaning procedures, equipment operation, safe work practices, and client expectations.
Monitor attendance, timekeeping, productivity, and employee performance; address concerns promptly.
Coordinate periodic floor care and detailed cleaning projects with site leadership.
Monitor supplies and equipment, report maintenance needs, and maintain organized storage areas.
Communicate staffing needs, service issues, safety concerns, and shift updates to site leadership.
Maintain safe work areas through proper signage, chemical handling, personal protective equipment, and equipment use.
Provide hands-on support as needed and perform other duties as assigned.