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Janitorial Area Manager - Madison, WI

Sizemore · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you managed cleaning crews across several sites. How did you know each site was meeting standard?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real system for checking quality across a district instead of reacting to complaints.

This role requires bilingual English and Spanish skills. How have you used both languages to train or lead a team?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly with Spanish-speaking staff, which is central to leading this workforce.

Tell me about an employee you had to correct for poor performance. How did it end?

What they are checking: Whether they address problems directly and fairly instead of letting them slide.

Sizemore names flexibility, improvement, reliability, safety and teamwork as core values. Which one is hardest to lead on, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought honestly about the real challenges of leading this kind of workforce.

What would you do

A tech calls off at 5 AM and a store has to be done before opening. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can find coverage fast or step in themselves so the client is not let down.

A client store manager calls the District Manager to complain about the floors at one of your sites. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership, find the root cause, and repair the client relationship.

How do you plan your week when sites are spread across the Madison district?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize travel and visits so every site gets attention without wasted driving.

About the work

You will drive a truck and trailer to move equipment between sites. What experience do you have with that, and how do you do it safely?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the hauling part of the job without risking accidents or equipment damage.

How do you train a new floor care tech so they can work alone in a store within a few weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they can build independent, reliable workers, which is how a district stays covered.

What do you look at to track performance in your area, such as turnover, inspections or overtime?

What they are checking: Whether they manage with data and can show progress over a region, not just activity.

How would you keep chemical safety and equipment care consistent across many locations?

What they are checking: Whether they can enforce safety and compliance when they cannot be at every site.

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The full job description

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Are you looking to join a dynamic team that values hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team in a variety of positions including manufacturing, janitorial, security, and fulfillment centers. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for growth and advancement, this is the perfect chance to take your career to the next level. Don't wait - apply today! Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are required. Location: Madison, WI - District Salary: $60,000 per year Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to drive a truck and trailer. At Carlson , employees enjoy a competitive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA plans, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, EAP services, paid time off, and paid holidays. • Direct hire positions with career growth! • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more! • Weekly pay on Friday! Job Summary: The Area Manager will be responsible for responsible for performing successful operations related duties under the direct supervision of the District Manager. The Area Manager is responsible for developing, overseeing, monitor development of progression performance over a specified region, assuring compliance with company standards; ensuring excellent internal and external communication skills to maintain superior support and services. Responsibilities also include working with all levels within a fast-paced and deadline-driven organization. It will be essential that the Area Manager supports and integrates Sizemore’s core values of Flexibility, Improvement, Reliability, Safety and Teamwork into the daily performance of assigned responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Communicates in a professional manner and provides excellent service to clients and employees. • Provide high level of customer service and account management to stores in an assigned district, taking all action necessary to ensure completion of required work, according to contract scope, company policy and direction of District Manager. • Ensures that quality work is being performed at all levels in all stores within their scope. • Effectively manage and train work crews assigned to various locations. • Take all actions necessary to keep proper staffing, including but not limited to advertising, training, budgeting, scheduling. • Moves equipment and helps complete projects as needed. • Coordinates and tracks work flow, schedules, and projects. • Maintain labor budget, quality standards, and customer quality standards for account retention. • Regularly inspect assigned accounts and creates checkpoints using eHub with meaningful information and pictures to support the data included. • Ensure that all needed supplies and necessary equipment are available and in working condition for assigned store locations. • Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and proper usage of equipment and materials. • Assist when necessary in the completion of daily cleaning duties; fill in as necessary when short handed. • Obtains Employee ID Number prior to a new employee starting. Oversee the completion and timely submission of all new hire employee paperwork (and compliance required documents), including an accurate I9 form. • Knowledgeable in the Company’s policies. Ensures compliance and adherence to state and federal laws, and company policies. • Manages progressive discipline/termination of all employees under his/her supervision. • Reports to HR promptly all terminations of employment and provide accurate reasons for those. • Assists HR with investigations, including but not limited to serious investigations regarding harassment, discrimination and retaliation complaints; safety related complaints or issues; general liability and worker’s compensations claims. • Drives a culture of constant improvement, identifying and implementing changes to increase productivity and efficiency of service. • Enforces Sizemore’s policies and procedures as needed. • Additional duties assigned, as necessary. Qualifications: • High School graduate or equivalent. • Knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, and supplies used in large scale janitorial activities of the service. • Prior management experience. • Customer service experience. • Experience working in diverse, multi-cultural environment. • Professional written and oral communication. • Bilingual in Spanish and English. • Excellent customer service skills. • Must understand how to motivate and provide supportive leadership (this would include practicing a “coaching” style of management that utilizes collaborative and team directed approaches to managing employees). • Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fact paced work environment. • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. • Skills in database management and record keeping. • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. • Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully. • Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with operations challenges. • High degree of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality. • Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize among competing responsibilities. • Proficient at Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel and ability to quickly become proficient in other required software. • Ability to drive a truck and trailer (non-commercial). • Demonstrate a commitment to service and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor. • Possess patience, tact, enthusiasm as well as diplomacy when dealing with any person no matter the circumstances. • Possess initiative and sound judgement in evaluating and reacting to situations. • Ability to multitask and work under pressure in potentially stressful and time sensitive situations. • Possess problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize. • Ability to work with minimum supervision, read/comprehend detailed instructions and process information with accuracy and clarity. • Must be at least 18 years of age. Working Conditions: • May require to work more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Position requires not only normal working hours, but also being on call anytime if a problem arises. • Ability to work nights, early morning or weekend hours and to travel locations to meet with employees and customers. • Majority of work will be performed in a climate-controlled building. • Prolonged sitting at a desk • Minimal travel to customer locations. Conditions of Employment: Sizemore provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Continued employment is dependent upon: • Ability to pass a criminal background, a clean MVR check (if driving), and employment verification. • Ability to pass a pre-employment and random employment drug screens. The duties and responsibilities listed herein are not necessarily all inclusive and others may be assigned. #JR1 Sizemore, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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