Janitorial Operations Manager

ABM Industries•San Francisco, CA
•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Janitorial Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and administrative activities needed to meet contract requirements. The role develops and implements cost-control measures and service standards to comply with customer specifications for the assigned building. It manages a project scheduler/planner and a team of five technicians, oversees the client’s facility infrastructure and physical assets, and serves as the single point of contact for facility-related issues. The position also manages operations budgets, contractual obligations, service delivery, projects, schedules, and customer relationships. ABM may require the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 where permitted by law, subject to legally required exceptions. The listed annual salary range is $80,000–$90,000; an individual offer may vary based on experience, skills, abilities, location, and market data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of management experience.
  • Ability to adjust work schedule as needed to support operations.
  • Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • Janitorial experience is a plus.
  • BOMI, IFMA, APWA, or similar facility-maintenance certification.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain strong client relationships for assigned accounts.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and lead the team in implementing process changes.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and safe work environment.
  • Recruit, manage, lead, motivate, and develop employees, supporting continuous improvement and organizational change.
  • Plan and assign work schedules and assignments to meet departmental, facility, contractual, and service-delivery needs.
  • Conduct quality assurance inspections to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
  • Adapt team and vendor plans and priorities to operational challenges.
  • Conduct time studies to optimize operational tasks, schedules, and staff allocation.
  • Seek opportunities to improve uptime and facility reliability through additional or preventative services.
  • Manage performance through reviews, clear expectations, coaching, direction, and disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Manage a project scheduler/planner and a team of five technicians across the assigned area.
  • Oversee the client’s facility physical infrastructure and ensure work is completed to a high standard without disrupting customers.
  • Oversee site-level operating procedures and other documentation for accuracy and development.
  • Supervise ABM’s response to after-hours emergencies at assigned facilities and escalate as needed.
  • Manage contract operations budgets and expenditures efficiently.
  • Manage physical assets related to the operation and maintenance of client infrastructure equipment and systems.
  • Act as the single point of contact for facility-related matters, including schedules, new business, projects, budgets, expansion, and staffing.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance inspections and guide responses to identified issues.
  • Apply technical knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical systems to prioritize, assign, track, and trend equipment history.
  • Audit CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as requested, and control system access and user credentials.
  • Ensure compliance with customer SLA parameters and change-control activities; review and approve system changes that could affect customer operations.
  • Set, review, and approve employee work schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll.
  • Ensure projects meet client expectations and manage budgets, financials, schedules, key performance indicators, and contract requirements.
  • Ensure ABM training expectations are met and audit the process monthly.
  • Identify, vet, and approve on-site subcontractors.
  • Develop preventive-maintenance contract scopes of work and ensure contract terms are fulfilled.
  • Perform special projects and other assigned duties.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
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