Operations Manager

Operations Manager

03 Oct 2025
Vermont, Vermont, 05401 Vermont USA

Operations Manager

Location: Primarily home-based with local client/site visits

Schedule: 20–30 hours/week to start, flexible hours

Compensation: $20-$30/hr depending on experience. Biannual performance reviews and pay increases, eligible for profit sharing bonuses after 6 months.

Benefits/Perks: Up to 3 weeks/year PTO + paid sick leave & holidays; 50% off weekly home cleaning for your own home; mileage reimbursed at 110% IRS standard rate; training provided

Employment: W-2, hourly (overtime per VT/FLSA rules)

Target Start: Mid–late October

Role overview

Own the day-to-day: set up new clients, build house-specific checklists, run the schedule, support two cleaning crews, and maintain quality standards. You’ll also handle light social media a few times a week to keep our local presence responsive and friendly.

Client & quality

Conduct client intake (phone/video/in-home) to document preferences and scope

Create and maintain customized room-by-room checklists per home

Perform on-site quality checks for the first 2–3 cleans at a location, then periodic spot checks

Manage client communications, feedback, and straightforward issue resolution

Scheduling & crew support

Publish/maintain weekly schedules; manage changes, cancellations, and waitlist

Orient new cleaners to standards, routes, safety, and checklists

Support crew leads with daily notes and updates

Supplies, admin & HR-lite

Order/track supplies and small equipment, deliver to crews; maintain inventory within budget

Collect/review time data; hand off clean inputs for payroll

Maintain tidy records (onboarding checklists, I-9 verification status, client files, inspections)

Light social media/marketing (2–3 touchpoints/week)

Post simple updates/tips/community spotlights

Respond to comments/DMs and acknowledge reviews

Keep a lightweight content checklist; note what drives inquiries

What you’ll bring

Strong people skills; professional phone/email manner

Organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with shifting schedules

Tech-comfortable (Google Workspace; basic scheduling tools; Canva/FB/IG/Google Business Profile a plus)

Experience in residential cleaning, hospitality, field ops, or office/people management preferred

Reliable transportation for local visits; able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs for inspections/supply runs

How we’ll measure success (first 90–180 days)

Weekly schedule published on time;

>95% on-time job starts

Checklists in place for all recurring clients;

Re-clean rate <5%

Inventory on hand for 2–3 weeks; no stock-out delays

Average client response time <1 business day;

2–3 social posts/week, comments/DMs replied to within 24 hours

Clean, payroll-ready time data every pay period

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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