What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager - Cleaning and Restoration position at Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Chicago West?
Benefits:
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Chicago West is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to help lead our team and support the next phase of our growth.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional management role. You will work directly with ownership, lead field technicians, oversee restoration and cleaning projects, improve processes, and help build a high-performing operation.
We are looking for a leader who takes ownership, solves problems, develops people, and is willing to lead from the front. This is not a desk-only position. The Operations Manager should be comfortable visiting job sites, communicating with customers, reviewing documentation, managing crews, and stepping into the field when needed.
Benefits & Perks
Experience or certifications in the following areas are a plus:
Who Will Succeed in This Role?
The right person will enjoy leading people, solving problems, taking ownership, serving customers, and helping build a growing company.
About Voda Cleaning & Restoration
Voda Cleaning & Restoration provides professional residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services, including water damage restoration, mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and related property services.
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Chicago West is locally owned and operated and serves communities throughout Chicago’s western suburbs.
We are growing quickly, and our next Operations Manager will have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the business.
If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where your performance, ideas, and work ethic can make a real impact, apply today.
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Health insurance
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Chicago West is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to help lead our team and support the next phase of our growth.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional management role. You will work directly with ownership, lead field technicians, oversee restoration and cleaning projects, improve processes, and help build a high-performing operation.
We are looking for a leader who takes ownership, solves problems, develops people, and is willing to lead from the front. This is not a desk-only position. The Operations Manager should be comfortable visiting job sites, communicating with customers, reviewing documentation, managing crews, and stepping into the field when needed.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Company vehicle
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid training and industry certifications
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Direct access to ownership
- Opportunity for advancement as the company grows
- Lead, schedule, coach, and develop field technicians
- Oversee daily water restoration, mold remediation, carpet cleaning, and related service operations
- Manage projects from initial inspection through completion
- Conduct job-site inspections and quality-control checks
- Ensure work meets company, IICRC, and safety standards
- Assist field crews when additional leadership or support is needed
- Communicate with homeowners, property managers, commercial customers, adjusters, and vendors
- Ensure accurate job documentation, including photos, moisture readings, drying logs, equipment placement, and project notes
- Train technicians on restoration procedures, cleaning techniques, equipment, safety, documentation, and customer service
- Assist with estimating, job costing, project planning, and production management
- Monitor job profitability, labor utilization, equipment usage, and customer satisfaction
- Manage company vehicles, equipment, warehouse inventory, and supplies
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing technicians
- Participate in an after-hours/on-call rotation for emergency restoration work
- Work directly with ownership to achieve operational, revenue, and profitability goals
- Experience in restoration, cleaning, construction, home services, or field operations
- Previous experience leading technicians, crews, or projects preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent organization and time-management abilities
- Strong customer-service mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Strong attention to detail, documentation, safety, and job quality
- Willingness to assist in the field when necessary
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Comfortable using CRM, scheduling, estimating, and project-management technology
Experience or certifications in the following areas are a plus:
- IICRC WRT
- IICRC AMRT
- Xactimate
- Water mitigation and structural drying
- Mold remediation
Who Will Succeed in This Role?
The right person will enjoy leading people, solving problems, taking ownership, serving customers, and helping build a growing company.
About Voda Cleaning & Restoration
Voda Cleaning & Restoration provides professional residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services, including water damage restoration, mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and related property services.
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Chicago West is locally owned and operated and serves communities throughout Chicago’s western suburbs.
We are growing quickly, and our next Operations Manager will have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the business.
If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where your performance, ideas, and work ethic can make a real impact, apply today.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000