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Janitorial Manager

Cushman & Wakefield
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Job Title

Janitorial Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

General Natures of Work

Under the direction of the Operations Manager will plan, direct, and execute the total housekeeping functions at Unum Portland.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Plans, directs, and executes the total housekeeping function at Unum Portland.
  • Manage hiring activities (ex. Workday job requisitions and associated activities, interview candidates, order background checks, New Employee Orientation NEO/New Employee Safety Orientation NESO, etc) Payroll, HSSE programs, and Quality Assurance(QA) programs.
  • Conduct training of new employees in proper custodial procedures, and demonstrate new cleaning methods
  • Monitor performance of direct reports and proactively address policy violations and poor work performance.
  • Report all incidents and injuries immediately to Account Manager
  • Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and materials; places materials orders when additional supplies and materials are needed
  • Notifies Maintenance Supervisor of needed building repairs
  • Exercises initiative in planning and directing custodial operations to ensure adequate coverage to maintain assigned areas
  • Exercise independence in the performance of responsibilities; work is reviewed through general inspection and observation
  • Respond to and resolve various emergency calls and routine calls for service
  • Operates various powered equipment in the performance of duties
  • Perform other duties as required

Ability To

  • Lift and carry 30 lbs without assistance and carry a distance of up to 10 feet
  • Assist in instructing and training employees in proper custodial methods and procedures
  • Willingness to lead and perform custodial work
  • Maintain records and complete reports
  • Understand, relay, and follow instructions
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions
  • Work independently with little direction
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Meet schedules and time lines

Qualifications

  • Previous commercial janitorial leadership is a requirement.
  • Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team.
  • Requires attention to details, a pride in delivering excellent customer services, good organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.

Education And/or Experience

Two years of experience/High school diploma or GED

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; travel from site to site on Unum Portland campus; exposure to noise, dust, fumes.

Physical Conditions

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, near visual acuity.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “C&W Services”

Salary : $63,750 - $75,000

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