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Assistant Operations Manager Commercial Cleaning


Job Location:

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-Time Starting at $65000 Annually Based on Experience

Join Our Leadership Team!

Are you an experienced janitorial operations leader who knows how to build strong teams maintain high service standards and keep complex operations running smoothly

Were seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager Commercial Cleaningto help lead our operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands commercial janitorial services can effectively manage teams and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to clients.

The Assistant Operations Manager will partner closely with operational leadership to oversee staffing quality safety training labor management and client expectations. The right candidate will be comfortable leading from the front and stepping in alongside the team when operational needs require it.

Previous janitorial management experience is required.

What Youll Do

As the Assistant Operations Manager youll help oversee daily operations and ensure our teams consistently deliver safe clean and high-quality environments for our clients.

Lead & Develop the Team
  • Provide daily leadership direction and support to supervisors and frontline team members

  • Build positive working relationships based on accountability trust respect and teamwork

  • Clearly communicate company policies procedures performance standards and operational expectations

  • Assist with developing implementing and delivering departmental training programs

  • Coach team members and leadership staff to support performance development and continued growth

  • Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and have the equipment supplies and resources needed to be successful

Manage Daily Operations
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of each propertys scope of work and required service standards

  • Monitor staffing levels and schedules to ensure appropriate coverage while remaining within budget

  • Prepare weekly schedules and make daily staffing adjustments based on operational needs

  • Conduct daily inspections of assigned areas and address quality concerns promptly

  • Maintain inspection records and other required operational documentation

  • Provide daily shift reports and communicate operational challenges concerns and recommended solutions to leadership

  • Participate in scheduled and unscheduled client walkthroughs as required

Maintain Quality & Client Service
  • Ensure properties consistently meet cleanliness appearance safety and service expectations

  • Identify and correct operational or quality issues before they affect the client experience

  • Maintain professional communication and working relationships with clients

  • Represent the company professionally and consistently demonstrate a commitment to service excellence

Safety Equipment & Compliance
  • Ensure team members work safely and comply with company policies OSHA requirements and applicable state and federal regulations

  • Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) proper chemical usage storage requirements and emergency procedures

  • Monitor equipment condition preventative maintenance replacements and inventory

  • Ensure cleaning chemicals equipment and supplies are properly maintained and available

  • Reinforce company policies procedures and expectations outlined in the employee handbook

Hands-On Leadership

This is not strictly an office-based management role. The Assistant Operations Manager must be willing and able to assist with cleaning and operational activities when necessary.

We believe effective leaders understand the work performed by their teams and are willing to step in when needed to support successful operations.

What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • Previous janitorial management experience

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience directly supervising teams of 25 or more employees

  • Strong understanding of commercial cleaning methods equipment chemicals and sanitation practices

  • Valid drivers license in good standing

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams manage performance and maintain operational standards

  • Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment

  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions when leadership is not immediately available

Preferred Qualifications
  • 4 or more years of facilities management experience within the janitorial industry

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel

  • Experience creating schedules reports spreadsheets and operational documentation

  • Experience managing labor and operational expenses against established budgets

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is an active operational leadership position that requires frequent movement throughout assigned properties.

Candidates must be able to:

  • Walk and climb stairs frequently

  • Bend crouch stoop reach grasp push and pull throughout the shift

  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

  • Communicate effectively with employees leadership and clients

  • Remain active throughout extended operational shifts

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Why Join Us
  • Competitive management-level compensation

  • Opportunity to lead and develop a large operational team

  • Hands-on leadership role with meaningful responsibility

  • Opportunity to directly influence service quality and client satisfaction

  • Professional growth and development opportunities

  • Supportive leadership environment focused on accountability teamwork and operational excellence

Schedule

Full-Time

The Assistant Operations Manager is also responsible for participating in a minimum of three client walkthroughs per week.

Flexibility may be required based on staffing client needs emergencies and other operational requirements.

Compensation

Starting at $65000 annually depending on experience.

If youre an experienced janitorial operations leader who enjoys developing teams solving operational challenges and delivering exceptional service we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your leadership career with us.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.


Required Experience:

Manager


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With years of cleaning and restoration services under our belt, Koa Restoration & Maintenance is truly 100% locally owned and operated. With over 1,200 employees across all islands (including Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i) we are uniquely positioned to offer our clients and customers a statewid ... View more

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