Area Manager/Custodial - Facilities Maintenance

Above The Rest Staffing • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Above The Rest Staffing is recruiting a Custodial Area Manager for a major governmental organization in the Denver metropolitan region. The role oversees daily operations, maintenance, and facility-care standards across approximately 30 regional sites. The manager will support team engagement, work with site administrators, maintain quality-control standards, and help ensure safe, well-maintained facilities. This is a direct-hire, full-time position with a 235-day annual work calendar and 24/7 availability for urgent site emergencies.

The position includes responsibility for operational planning and team performance, labor and human-resources compliance, inspections and quality assurance, site-leader coordination, facility budgets and procurement, staff training, and emergency response. The role also involves enforcing labor agreements, participating in initial grievance processes, and managing vendor relationships for supplies, tools, and chemicals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• With a high school diploma, at least 7 years of relevant facilities or operations experience, including leadership roles; alternatively, at least 2 years of management experience with a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• A proven track record in a high-touch customer-service environment, with direct oversight of operational and human-resource workflows.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clean driving record meeting organizational insurability standards.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or institutional building-maintenance standards, safety protocols, and equipment operations.
• Working familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and supervision of unionized or represented workgroups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, for budgeting and reporting.
• Strong conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and cross-departmental communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• Exposure to LEED-certified facility practices, sustainability protocols, or minor project management.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day building operations, establish work plans, and manage team performance, coaching, and onboarding.
• Enforce labor agreements across multiple workgroups and participate in initial grievance processes.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, and Workers’ Compensation requirements.
• Implement quality-control standards, conduct facility-condition inspections, and develop short- and long-term operational strategies.
• Serve as the primary contact for facility leaders and site administrators regarding operational needs, facility-use agreements, and shared-campus operational plans.
• Oversee site-level facility budgets, process financial documentation, and manage vendors for supply, tool, and chemical procurement.
• Deliver formal operational training programs to support workforce development and leadership potential.
• Maintain 24/7 emergency response availability for catastrophic events or severe site disruptions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive institutional administrative benefits package.
• Predictable scheduling through a 235-day annual work calendar with operational break cycles.
• Weekly and electronic pay.
• Accrued sick leave.
• Retirement savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED