Manager, Janitorial
ABM Industries
Charleston, SC
Overview
The Manager, Janitorial is responsible for overseeing day-to-day janitorial operations across multiple small to mid-sized client accounts within an assigned geographic area. This role ensures service excellence, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and strong client relationships for locations that do not have dedicated onsite management. The Area Manager serves as the primary liaison between ABM and clients, ensuring contractual compliance, quality service delivery, and a culture of safety and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily janitorial operations across multiple client sites, ensuring services meet or exceed contract requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; build and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Conduct regular site visits and quality inspections; address service issues and client concern promptly.
- Manage and support frontline employees, leads, supervisors, and subcontractors as applicable.
- Review and approve payroll, timekeeping, and attendance records; ensure accurate labor reporting.
- Order and manage supplies, equipment, and inventory for assigned accounts.
- Develop and manage site visit schedules across assigned locations; travel up to approximately 10% within the local area.
- Ensure compliance with ABM policies, safety standards, OSHA requirements, and quality programs.
- Coach and develop employees; administer training, performance management, and corrective actions as needed.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost savings, and service enhancements.
- Support onboarding of new accounts and implementation of new processes or services.
- Prepare and submit operational reports, documentation, and required system updates.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in a service-based industry such as janitorial, facilities management, hospitality, sanitation, or property management.
- Strong understanding of janitorial operations, staffing, and service delivery.
- Previous experience in operations, account management, project management, or supervisory roles preferred.
- Stable work history demonstrating reliability and career progression.
- Ability to manage multiple sites, priorities, and client needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn ABM systems and reporting tools.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules, including some evenings, based on client needs.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.
What Success Looks Like:
In the first 90 days, the successful Area Manager will:
- Learn ABM systems, processes, and client requirements.
- Build strong relationships with clients and frontline employees.
- Demonstrate consistent site presence and service quality.
- Show initiative, responsiveness, and a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Effectively manage operations across multiple locations.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management
About Us
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes.
For more information, visit www.ABM.com
About the Company
ABM Industries
ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.
We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.
Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.
Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.
With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.
With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.
ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)