Who We Are
The Facilities Group of companies provide a comprehensive suite of janitorial and maintenance services to a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, logistics, finance, commercial, and industrial facilities. Our principle of providing best in class service not only guides how we treat our clients but is also the foundation of our company culture. We understand the importance of culture for our employees and believe in creating an empowering professional environment with a sense of community and opportunity.
What We Are Looking For
The Janitorial Area Manager is directly responsible for managing our client book of business and overseeing our Independent Service Provider (ISP) workforce. The Area Manager ensures that vendors meet or exceed contractual obligations by delivering high-quality janitorial services while maintaining strong client relationships. This role serves as a key communication and operational link between janitorial vendors, customers, and internal teams, leveraging digital tools and performance data to drive service excellence and client satisfaction.
Region Supported: Jacksonville, FL - Northern Florida
Janitorial Area Manager Duties and Responsibilities
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Conduct quality control visits to ensure customer needs and contractual standards are met, documenting findings using digital tools and mobile applications.
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Act as the primary point of contact and a functional bridge between vendors and customers, utilizing CRM systems and communication platforms to track interactions and follow-ups.
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Communicate company initiatives, procedures, and direction to vendors in a timely manner through digital communication channels.
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Ensure vendors clearly understand customer requirements and expectations, reinforced through dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
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Ensure work standards align with customer requirements and use data insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
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Manage chemical and equipment inventory, including tracking usage and needs through proprietary or digital inventory systems.
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Responsible for hiring, training, negotiating, and developing vendor partners, with familiarity using digital onboarding, scheduling, and workforce management tools.
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Prioritize work responsibilities across a geographically dispersed territory, using technology to manage time, routing, and service schedules efficiently.
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Communicate regularly with upper management to ensure operational continuity, sharing performance data, KPI dashboards, and reporting insights.
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Respond quickly to client or vendor complaints and issues, documenting cases in proprietary systems and tracking resolutions to completion.
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Manage the scheduling of services based on customer requirements, using scheduling platforms and service management applications.
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Manage special project work as requested, tracking progress, outcomes, and costs using digital tools.
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Other tasks, as assigned.
Janitorial Area Manager Qualifications
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Must have a reliable vehicle with car insurance.
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Must possess a clean driving record with a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
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Must be self-motivated with a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
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Ability to maintain high-quality interpersonal relationships.
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Must be able to negotiate and collaborate with vendors at many different levels.
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Some experience with and knowledge of cleaning processes and equipment.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent customer relationship management skills.
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Familiarity with the hiring process.
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Professional demeanor and behavior.
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Must be willing to work weekends and maintain a flexible schedule.
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Must be accessible to customers after hours, weekends, holidays, and in emergency situations.
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Dependable, reliable, and punctual.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Strong comfort working in a digital environment, including reading and interpreting dashboards, reports, and operational data to make informed business decisions.
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Experience using proprietary applications, mobile tools, or workforce management platforms preferred.
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Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Janitorial Area Manager Education and Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum 3 years of management and supervisory experience in a related field, preferably account or client management.
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Experience managing performance through data, metrics, or digital reporting tools is strongly preferred.
Janitorial Area Manager Travel Requirements
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Travel: Approximately 75% by vehicle within assigned geographic area (Northern Florida)
Janitorial Area Manager Technology & Analytics Expectations
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Work in a fully digital environment, including mobile applications, web-based platforms, and proprietary systems.
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Read, interpret, and act on data from dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to drive operational and client-related decisions.
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Use data insights to monitor service quality, vendor performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
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Accurately document activities, issues, and resolutions within digital systems to ensure visibility and accountability.
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Adapt quickly to new technologies and tools that support workforce management, scheduling, quality control, and client communication.
Area Manager Benefits and Compensation
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Competitive Pay
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Vacation, Health, and Dental Insurance (FSA, HSA)
***The Facilities Group is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.
***Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of The Facilities Group to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The Facilities Group also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.
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