Janitorial Area Manager
OTHER•Washington
About this role
About the Company
A fast-growing leader in the facility services industry - delivering innovative solutions in building maintenance, engineering, project management and support services. With a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional properties, the company is focused on providing exceptional services, blending technical expertise, a customer-first mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Their culture values its clients, employees, innovation, collaboration, and growth, offering driven professionals the opportunity to make a real impact while advancing their careers.
About the Role This position will oversee janitorial operations across a diverse portfolio of office buildings and mixed-use properties. This high-impact role requires a strategic leader who can elevate service standards, optimize processes, and foster strong relationships. You will lead a team of managers, drive efficiency initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of operational excellence across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for janitorial operations across multiple properties.
- Develop and enforce janitorial service standards, procedures, and quality-control programs tailored to high-traffic commercial settings.
- Direct and support site-level managers and teams to maintain facility cleanliness, appearance, and functionality.
- Manage vendor relationships, including RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.
- Establish, monitor, and report on service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure performance and tenant satisfaction.
- Collaborate with property & facility managers, engineering, and security teams to deliver seamless building services.
- Oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.
- Manage staffing strategies, labor allocation, and support onboarding of new client accounts.
- Negotiate pricing and union contracts while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
- Partner with business development teams to contribute to pricing strategies and bid proposals for prospective clients.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of janitorial and facilities management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site operations.
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale janitorial services and vendor partnerships.
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, contracts, and SLA management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-relations skills.
- Ability to travel 25–30% as needed.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match to help you build your future.
- Paid Time Off: PTO and holidays
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career growth.
- Supportive Team Environment: Collaborative culture that values your input and encourages innovation
WORKING FOR ABFS
ABFS promotes a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and other career growth opportunities. We believe it is important for our employees’ roles to be meaningful through active participation in corporate cultural and operational initiatives. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee. ABFS has built the company based on an employee-focused environment that offers a pathway to lifelong learning and career advancement. ABFS is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
What you'll do
- The Janitorial Area Manager will oversee janitorial operations across multiple properties, ensuring high service standards and operational excellence. This role involves leading a team, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with various teams to maintain facility cleanliness and functionality.
About AB Facility Services
AB Facility Service (ABFS) delivers integrated facility solutions with a boutique, client-first approach. We specialize in janitorial services, mechanical maintenance, engineering support, handyman services, and mobile on-demand repairs.
What sets us apart is our attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to doing the job right the first time. We tailor every service to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring properties remain clean, safe, and operational.
Serving commercial properties across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern Florida, we work with property managers, owners, and organizations looking for dependable, long-term partners—not just vendors.
Our services include:
• Janitorial & deep cleaning
• Mechanical & HVAC maintenance
• Engineering & handyman support
• Mobile repair services
• Work order & procurement management
Caring for the places that people count on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Janitorial Area Manager do at AB Facility Services?
As a Janitorial Area Manager at AB Facility Services, you will: the Janitorial Area Manager will oversee janitorial operations across multiple properties, ensuring high service standards and operational excellence. This role involves leading a team, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with various teams to maintain facility cleanliness and functionality..
Is the Janitorial Area Manager position at AB Facility Services remote?
The Janitorial Area Manager position at AB Facility Services is based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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