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 https://form.typeform.com/to/rdCftmDb (You can also include a resume or brief work history if you have one, but it's not required.)