Area Manager

Job Title: Area Manager - Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Operations

Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI and surrounding Mid-Michigan area

Position Type: Full-Time (Evening Support Focus)

About Clean Team

At Clean Team, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, reliable commercial cleaning and janitorial services across Mid-Michigan. We cultivate a supportive, team-oriented culture where leadership is recognized and safety, efficiency, and quality work are top priorities.

Position Overview

We are looking for a dedicated, organized, and hands-on Area Manager to oversee daily cleaning operations in Mt. Pleasant and the broader Mid-Michigan region. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for managing site leads and cleaning associates, conducting quality control inspections, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring all facility standards are consistently met.

This full-time position primarily covers evening shifts, aligned with peak commercial cleaning schedules, along with occasional daytime client touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Supervision: Oversee day-to-day janitorial activities across multiple client facilities. Perform routine quality assurance inspections to maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards.

• Team Leadership & Training: Onboard, train, and mentor cleaning associates and site leads. Foster an encouraging, reliable, and accountable workforce.

• Scheduling & Coverage: Coordinate team schedules, manage attendance, and step in as needed to ensure complete service coverage without interruption.

• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor equipment condition and track supply inventories across sites, placing timely reorders to keep teams fully equipped.

• Client Communication: Address client inquiries or feedback promptly, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure total satisfaction.

• Safety Compliance: Enforce company safety guidelines, proper chemical handling (OSHA/HAZCOM standards), and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory or team management experience, preferably within commercial cleaning, janitorial services, hospitality, or facility management.

• Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle and a clean driving record (travel across local accounts required).

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively lead staff and interact with business clients.

• Problem Solving: Strong organizational abilities, quick problem-solving skills, and a high level of self-motivation.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 35 lbs, and perform cleaning tasks alongside staff when necessary.

What We Offer

• Competitive full-time salary based on experience

• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing regional company

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

• Supportive leadership and comprehensive operational training