Bilingual Janitorial Area Manager

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Greentech • Other
The Role
Oversee janitorial operations across multiple facilities, including staffing, training, quality inspections, supply ordering, customer relationships, escalations, payroll items, and employee concerns. Ensure compliance with site-specific procedures, service agreements, checklists, and deadlines. The manager must maintain communication across shifts, visit client sites regularly, support corrective actions, and provide responsive operational leadership across the assigned market or node.
Summary Generated by Built In

This person will oversee day to day operations of a node or market of identified specialty facilities. They will ensure quality control of the facility, satisfaction of the site leader while exceeding client expectations. The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing day to day operations, escalations, training, staffing and coverage. Area Manager must be a professional in his/her understanding and knowledge of each site type in their area.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities

HR Related Tasks

  • Ensures that all open positions are posted in a timely manner to backfill to avoid under target staffing levels and possible impact to service and site.
  • Manages Payroll related items. 
  • Manages Employee concerns. 
  • Addresses any corrective action with employees. 

Account and Site Customer Support

  • Weekly quality control inspections of all facilities in the node – thoroughly follows up on all findings and ensures correction. 
  • Ensures route cards are provided and maintained for all sites 
  • Has a strong relationship with client at all sites 
  • Ensures cleaning supplies and equipment are maintained, laundered or replaced as needed
  • Ensures that all touchpoint cleaning check lists are posted, completed and retained for verification or audit purposes at all locations 
  • Ensures other site-specific check lists are posted, completed and retained 
  • Follows up on all escalations and ensures long term correction or resolution – shares updates with national team and site leader
  • Spends no fewer than 4 hours per week working on related tasks for each account - dependent on node size and geographical area
  • Spends no fewer than 4 hours per week physically onsite for each account - dependent on node size and geographical area
  • Schedules a monthly walk with client site leader to complete quality control Inspection and follow up on all findings or call outs 
  • Manages all product/supply ordering where applicable for all accounts 

Employee Management 

  • Ensures any new communications regarding SOW, SOPs, etc. are communicated out and or trained/reviewed with all staff in a timely matter, always meeting deadline provided 
  • Complete monthly training with all staff and retain/submit documentation of training
  • Ensure new hire training is completed for all employees coming into the facility 
  • Ensure new staff members are trained and fully understand all ABM &/or client SOPs for specified site type 
  • Maintains communications with staff across all shifts at their sites

Other Task and/or Requirements 

  • Has full knowledge of the SOW for each site type in their market or node
  • Immediately reports escalations to Facilities Operations Manager (FOM) in a timely matter 
  • Follows up and meets deadline on all National Team requests or directives 
  • Responding to emails, calls, and texts in a timely and professional manner
  • Hours should be flexible be to ensure accountability across multiple shifts.
  • Add “Hours Submission” daily for designation sites in SharePoint.
Qualifications
  • Excellent written and in person communication skills
  • Good computer skills and knowledge of software programs – Outlook, Skype, Teams, Excel, Chime, SharePoint
  • Ability to learn new customer-based programs as well
  • Experience in the facility service industry with a client facing background is preferred but not required
  • 3+years’ experience in leadership and team building
  • Must have valid driver license 
  • Must have reliable transportation 
  • Must be able to pass background check and drug screen
  • Bi-lingual/multi-lingual a plus
  • Ability to work long hours and be available 7 days a week 
  • Ability to Multitask 
  • Works well under pressure 
  • Strong self-management skills 
  • Must be organized and detailed oriented. 

This list is some but not all job duties and/or responsibilities that will be required for this position and managed on a proactive day to day.

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 or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.
 
For more information, visit www.abm.com

Skills Required

  • Excellent written and in-person communication skills
  • Good computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Skype, Teams, Excel, Chime, and SharePoint
  • Ability to learn new customer-based programs
  • Experience in the facility service industry with a client-facing background
  • At least 3 years of leadership and team-building experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
  • Bilingual or multilingual ability
  • Ability to work long hours and remain available seven days a week
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong self-management skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented

ABM Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABM Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by ABM Industries.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, with some options described as strong (including no‑deductible choices) and added features to support condition management alongside expanded wellness benefits. Programs such as an Employee Assistance Program and FSA/HSA options further support physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match and immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Complementary protections like life, AD&D, and disability insurance bolster financial security.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as paid holidays, vacation and sick/bereavement time, commuter benefits, and discount programs are part of the offering. An emergency relief fund for financial hardship provides additional practical support for eligible employees.

ABM Industries Insights

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,799 Employees
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Commercial Cleaning Service That Shines There’s more to janitorial services than a mop hitting the floor. Environmental concerns and new technologies have taken commercial cleaning service to a new level. ABM Janitorial Services combines today’s technology with more than 100 years of innovative experience. That means we can offer you a full range of solutions based on your individual needs – at one site or for multiple locations nationwide. Our uniformed, trained workers use our private label cleaning products and the best equipment for doing the job right. Quality work is reinforced through inspections, detailed record keeping, and exception reporting. Choose ABM for your janitorial services today.

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